Ancient Greek Coin Souvenir

Bee, Owl and Turtle, symbols used in ancient greek coins, now on macrame bracelet

Designer : Lilly's Papillon

Price

25,00 €

Description

Handmade macramé bracelet with round silver (925°) bee motif. The diameter of the macramé bracelet is adjustable and the diameter of the silver round motif is 1.7 cms

Ancient Greek Coin: The Bee
Inspired by the bee found on the silver tetradrachm coin from Ephesus. It represents the Greek goddess Artemis and her priestesses.

Ancient Greek Coin: The Owl
Inspired by the Athenian tetradrachm. Athena and wise Owl were a symbol of ancient wisdom.

Ancient Greek Coin: The turtle
Inspired by the Aeginitian tortoise which is thought to be one of the first coinage systems the ancient Greek city of Aegina used.

About us

Over 80 Greek designers, from all sectors of design, define the souvenir as a highly aesthetic object, overturning the folklore stereotypes and introducing a New Greek identity.