Kylikes Fragment with Octopus Tentacles from Granary
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | Mycenae Excavation Records |
| Reference No. | MYC/3/1/13 |
| Level | Item |
| Dimensions | 25.7cm x 19.4cm |
| Place |
Mycenae: Granary Ancient Mycenae |
| Dates | 1920 |
| Donor/Creator | |
| Project | Mycenae Excavation 1920-1923 |
| Scope and Content | B/W ink drawing of a L.H. III Kylikes sherd displaying what appear to be octopus tentacles. It was found in shaft grave in the East Basement of the Granary. It is labeled part “a” since MYC 3/1/13 – MYC 3/1/16 were formerly parts of the same plate. It is annotated in pencil on the front and labeled “101” and “632” on the back |
| Related records |
[MYC/3/1/16], Three Handled Jar from Granary, 1920
[MYC/3/1/14], Ceramics from Granary, 1920 [MYC/3/1/14/1], Horn of Bull’s Head Rhyton from Granary, 1920 [MYC/3/1/14/2], Spindle Whorl from Granary, 1920 [MYC/3/1/15], Bull’s Head Ornament from Triple Loop Handled Vase, 1920 |
| Reference |
Wace, Alan J. 1921. Excavations at Mycenae. VII. The Lion Gate and Grave Circle Area. 2. The Granary. BSA 25: 38-60. Direct link 1921. BSA 25: 43, fig. 11a. Link to article |