Artifacts originated in the palaces of Knosses, Malia, and Phaistes and include the superb rhyton (libation vessel used in ritual purification) carved from black steatite in the shape of a bull's head.
Phaistes and Malia were both the site of palaces.
Personal Communication (2) without Ande Abbot, IBB, ISB, FH February 22, 2002.