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Flashcards by Imogen Ioannilli, updated more than 1 year ago
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| Fresco of a fisher man with his catch, Akrotiri, 16th century BC, now in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. Notice the shaved head painted blue, with the elaborate strands of hair, a sign of youth. | |
| Fresco of a ship proces sion and a coastal town from Akrotiri, Santorini, 16th century BC , now in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. The image, part of a longer the scene on a river is tremendously detailed, and notable for its use of colour. | |
| Fresco showing a woman gathering saffron from Akrotiri, Santorini, 16th century BC , now in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. | |
| Fresco showing a goddess or priest ess holding plants or fl owers, Cult Centre, Mycenae, 13th century BC , now in the Archaeological Museum, Mycenae. | |
| Gold ring, Tiryns, 15th century BC , now in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. | |
| Amphorae from Argos, 15th century BC , now in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. | |
| Stirrup jar, Kalkani tomb, Mycenae, 12th century BC , now in the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae. Note the precise pattern ing on the jar using a clay slip. | |
| Vapheio cup, Laconia, 15th century BC , now in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. | |
| Date: 16th century BC Original Location: Grave IV, Grave Circle A, Mycenae Current location: National Archaeological Museum, Athens Material: sheets of gold Original purpose: container for pouring wine Image: lion’s head Techniques used: hammering, granulation, repoussé Significance: shows techniques in metalworking | |
| Left – Phi fi gur ine, Mycenae, 13th century BC, now in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens; centre – Psi figurine, Mycenae, 13th century BC, now in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford; right – Tau figurine, Mycenae, 13th century BC, now in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. | |
| Gold Pyxis Date: 16th century BC Original loca tion: Shaft Grave V, Grave Circle A, Mycenae Current location: National Archaeological Museum, Athens Material: wood and gold Image: lions chasing animals, heads of cattle (and spirals, not visible in Figure 2.31) Techniques used: repoussé and fi li gree Function: to hold cosmetics or jewellery Significance: shows techniques in metalworking | |
| Ivory sculp ture showing two women and a child, 14th–15th century BC , Mycenae, now in the Archaeological Museum, Athens. | |
| PRESCRIBED SOURCE: Dagger blade showing hunting scene Date: 16th century BC Location: Grave IV, Grave Circle A, Mycenae Materials: gold, silver and niello Significance: inlay technique, use of weapons and armour, evidence of trade and hunting | |
| Signet ring showing hunting scene Date: 15th century BC Location: Tiryns Materials: gold | |
| Warrior vase Date: 13th century BC Location: House of the Warrior, Mycenae Materials: clay Significance: weaponry and armour of Mycenaean soldiers | |
| The Dendra Warrior, Argos 15th century BC Earliest suit of armour we’ve found. Made of 15 separate plates of bronze. Fastened together with leather straps Found with boar tusk helmet, greaves and wrist guards Differs from warrior vase where they had lighter armour (13th century BC) | |
| This fresco from the palace of Tiryns dated about 1300 BC depicting a dual-chariot. The frame is covered in red hide or fabric cover. The utilization of red hides and crimson are also attested from the Linear B tablets | |
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| Boar's tusk helmet, Chamber Tomb, Mycenae | |
| Mycenaean woman holding a necklace 13th Century BC House of the chief priest, Mycenae Woman in typical Mycenaean dress Holding necklace Looking thoughtful Short-sleeved top over a fitted bodice Intricate hairstyle Fine necklace and bracelets | |
| Fresco of the megaron at Mycenae (reconstructed as remaining fresco very fragmentary) |
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