Mycenae Collection (page 4)

Detail of a Mycenaean pot, 13th century BC
Detail of a Mycenaean pot found in Cyprus, from the British Museums collection, 13th century BC

Mycenaean terracotta bull, from the National Museums collection in Athens

Greek two goddesses and divine child group, 14th century
Greek two goddesses and divine child ivory group from the acropolis in Mycenae, from the National Museums collection in Athens, 14th century

Painted Mycenaean plaster head, possibly of a Sphinx
Painted 16.8cm high plaster head, possibly of a Sphinx, from Mycenae. Now in the National Museum in Athens

Mycenaean mother-goddess
Terracotta Mycenaean mother-goddess

Mycenaean gold signet ring picturing a fertility rite, 13th century BC
Mycenaean gold signet ring from Tiryns, picturing a fertility rite. A lion headed genii hold libations in front of a goddess who holds a stemmed chalice

Detail of Mycenaean bronze dagger found in a tholos tomb, 16th century
Detail of Mycenaean bronze dagger, inlaid with gold, silver and niello, showing natuli. It was found in a tholos tomb in Pylos, and is now in the National Museum in Athens, 16th century

Mycenaean amphora with an octopus, 15th century
Mycenaean amphora with an octopus, in palace style, from Prosymna. Now in the National Museum in Athens, 15th century

Mycenaean amphora with plant forms, 15th century
Mycenaean amphora with plant forms, in Palace Style, from Pylos. In the National Museum in Athens, 15th century

The Rillaton Gold Cup, Early Bronze Age, 1700-1500BC, from Rillaton, Cornwall, England. Rillaton barrow was excavated in 1837 and found to contain an inhumation beneath the 25m wide barrow

Set of Mycenaean armour with cuirrass and helm, c. 16th century BC
Set of Mycenaean armour from Dendera, composed of a bronze cuirass and boars tusk helm, c16th century BC

Gold discs from Mycenae, 17th century BC
Gold discs from the womens grave in the Upper Grave Circle in Mycenae, from the National Museums collection in Athens, 17th century BC

The lion gate at Mycenae, 13th century BC

Mycenaen amphora with octopus design, 16th century BC
Mycenaen amphora with octopus design in palace style. From Prosymna in Greece, and in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 16th century BC

Detail of the Greek Warrior Vase, 13th century BC
Detail of the Warrior Vase, discovered in Mycenae. At the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 13th century BC

Gold death mask of Agamemmon, 17th century BC
Gold death mask of Agamemmon from Myceneae, discovered by Schliemann. In the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 17th century BC

Gold death mask of a Mycenaean king, 17th century BC
Gold death mask of a Mycenaean king from a shaft-grave at Myceneae, in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 17th century BC

Dr Heinrich Schliemann, German explorer and archaeologist, 19th century. Schliemann (1822-1890) pioneered prehistoric Greek archaeology

Fresco of a hunting scene (partially restored) from Tirins, Greece, Homeric period, c1000-c700 BC
Fresco of a hunting scene (partially restored) from Tirins (Tiryns), Greece, Homeric period, c1000-c700 BC

Lion Gate, Mycenae, Greece, c1250 BC. Mycenae was a prehistoric Greek city discovered by the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) in the 1870s

Heinrich Schliemanns excavations at Myceneae, 1877. An artist sketching in front of the Lion gateway at Myceneae 1877. The city of Mycenae in the Peloponnese was reputed to be the capital of

Site of Mycenean fortifications, Greece, c1600-1100 BC. The Mycenaeans were a Bronze Age civilization in the Aegean who reached the peak of their achievements in around 1400 BC

Mycenean dagger with lion decoration, c1450-c1100 BC. Large numbers of weapons have been found in the tombs of Mycenean warriors, probably placed there as an indication of their prowess in battle

Ruins of the prehistoric Greek city of Mycenae
Site of the prehistoric Greek city of Mycenae. Mycenae was the home of Agamemnon and capital of the Achaean Greeks from c1450-c1100 BC

Funerary mask of Agamemnon, legendary king of Mycenae, c1600-c1500 BC. According to Greek mythology, Agamemnon was king of Mycenae and the leader of the Greek expedition to Troy

Mycenaean pottery rhyton in the shape of a Bulls Head, 14th century BC
Mycenaean pottery rhyton in the shape of a Bulls Head, from a tomb at Karpathos, from the British Museums collection, 14th century BC

Mycenaean gold seal-ring, 17th-12th century BC
Mycenaean gold seal-ring from Shaft Grave IV at Myceneae, Greece. It shows a warrior fighting three enemies, and is apparently influenced by Cretan work, 17th-12th century BC

Linear B tablet from Knossos, Crete, 15th century BC
Minoan Linear B tablet from Knossos, Crete, in the Archaeological Museum of Heracleion, Crete. Linear B is a syllabic script used for writing Mycenaean Greek

Gold Mycenaean cup, 15th century
Gold Mycenaean cup showing bull-catching, from Vaphio in Greece. At the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 15th century

Gold head of a Mycenaean silver pin, 16th century
Gold head of a Mycenaean silver pin from a shaft grave at Mycenae in Greece. It depicts a nature goddess holding garlands. In the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 16th century

Detail of Stonehenge, c. 3000-2000 BC
Showing the Trithillion bearing the Mycenaean dagger and axe as marks on the left hand upright stone, c.3000-2000 BC

Mycenaean crater with warriors in a chariot motif, Ras Shamra, Syria, c14th - 13th century BC
Mycenaean crater with warriors in a chariot motif, Ras Shamra (ancient Ugarit, now Syria), c14th-c13th century BC. Now in The Louvre

Entrance of a tumulus at Mycenae, late Bronze Age, Greece, c1450-c1100 BC. Mycenae was a prehistoric Greek city discovered by the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) in the 1870s

Mycenaean art. Set of gold pieces among which eight rosettes with petals. Koukaki, Athens. 14th Century BCE National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Mycenaean art. Llyre of ivory with decorative carvings at the base that was the sound box. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

Mycenaean art. Greece. Fresco of the Lady of Mycenae or the Mycenaean. 13th century B.C. It depicts a goddess. Found at Mycenae in 1970. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Man standing holding the reins of a horse with a dog before. Fresco dated between 14th and 13th century BC. Second palace of Tiryns National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

Fountain Perseia. Mycenae
Mycenae. Fountain Perseia, underground cistern used for water supply. Built as a tunnel of 104 steps leading to a small pool. It was rebuilt in hellenistic period. Mycenae. Argo?lide province

Plan of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, as it appeared in the 5th century B. C
ACROPOLIS PLAN. Plan of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, as it appeared in the 5th century B.C. A) Propylaia B) Temple of Athena Nike C) Mycenaean fortifications D) Brauroneion E

Two headless lions gateway Mycenae three gems
Two headless lions from the gateway of Mycenae and three gems depicting animals, Society of Dilettanti drawings, prints, and letters, 1806-1880, Wash on paper, between 1809 and 1835

Mycenae, The Centre Of Early Greek Culture As It Appeared In The Heroic Age. From The Book Harmsworth History Of The World Published 1908

Mycenaean Art. Greece. Mycenae. Royal Tombs. Circle A. Greec
Mycenaean Art. Greece. Mycenae. Royal Tombs. Circle A. Double circle within which there are six Shaft Graves. 14th century B.C. Province of the Argolid. Peloponnese region

Mycenaean art. Treasury of the Acropolis of Mycenae. Golden cup with two handles ending with the head of a dog biting the edge of the cup. Found in a tomb of Circle A

Mycenaean art. Greece. Funerary stele in stone. Relief depicting a lion chasing a deer. From the tomb V of Circle A at Mycenae. Dated in 16th century B.C. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Mycenaean art. Greece. Fragments of pottery. Painting style. Dating from 14th-12th centuries B.C. Acropolis of Mycenae. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Mycenaean art. Greece. Fresco depicting a female figure. Dated from 14th and 13th centuries B.C. It comes from the second palace of Tiryns. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Mycenaean art. Greece. Clay tablet with inscriptions on Mycenaean Linear B script. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Clay tablet inscribed with mycenaean Linear B script. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

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Discover the ancient wonders of Mycenae, a captivating city in ancient Greece that thrived around 1400 BC. Step through the imposing Lion Gate, an iconic symbol of this once-mighty civilization. Marvel at the intricate beauty of Mycenaean art, such as the silver rhyton shaped like a bull's head, showcasing their mastery in craftsmanship. Ascend to the Acropolis and stand where history unfolded before your eyes. Immerse yourself in the footsteps of Heinrich Schliemann, a German archaeologist who unearthed treasures from this archaeological site. Witness his groundbreaking discoveries that shed light on our understanding of ancient civilizations. Explore the enigmatic Tholos Tomb, an architectural marvel with its unique circular shape that has stood for centuries. Admire its grandeur and ponder upon its purpose as you delve into mysteries from long ago. The Lions Gate stands proudly as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beckoning visitors to witness its magnificence against the backdrop of Peloponnese's breathtaking landscape. Gaze out from Mycenae and let your imagination soar as you envision life during this remarkable era. Mycenaean art continues to captivate with its funerary masks crafted meticulously in gold foil embossing. The glistening Funerary Mask of Agamemnon is a testament to their reverence for departed souls and serves as a reminder of their rich cultural heritage. As you wander through IV Grave Circle A, be awe-inspired by another funerary mask adorned in gold foil embossing—a poignant tribute to those who have passed on but remain immortalized through these exquisite works. Uncover layers upon layers of history within Mycenae's hallowed grounds—a journey back in time that will leave you spellbound by its grandeur and significance within Greek antiquity.