The only difference is the material.
this week presents just such a cup. No, it didn't hold a Venti latte; instead, this clay cup was produced by the ancient Minoans over three millennia ago, believed to be used as a disposable wine glass during a feast on the island of Crete around 1700 to 1600 B.C. The museum explains that "thousands of them have been discovered in high concentrations in archaeological sites across the island, demonstrating that these cups were often deliberately discarded in large numbers in one go.
Disposable? Rubbish and Us can be seen in Room 3 of the museum from December 19, 2019 to February 23, 2020. After that, the Minoan cup will not be disposed of; it will continue to be part of the museum's permanent collection. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the
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