Mycenae: Bronze Mirror with an ivory handle from Tsountas' excavations, Tomb of Clytemnestra
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/3616.C0858 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Glass negative, quarter plate size, a copy negative. |
| Dimensions | 10.5 x 8 cm |
| Place |
Mycenae: Tomb of Clytemnestra Ancient Mycenae Athens National Archaeological Museum |
| Dates | 1920-1923 |
| Donor/Creator |
The British School at Athens |
| Project | Mycenae Excavation 1920-1923 |
| Scope and Content | Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Bronze mirror from grave in dromos of tomb of Clytemnestra". |
| Notes | Date is based on excavations at Mycenae. The Bronze mirror was excavated in the dromos of the tomb of Clytemnestra by Tsountas and is now in the the Athens National Museum. SPHS C.859 shows the detail of the decoration carved on the ivory handle. |
| Related records |
[MYC 3/4/10/1], Bronze Mirror with Ivory Handle, 1920-1923
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| Reference |
1921. BSA 25: Pl. LIX.a. Link to article 1936 Exhibition Catalogue. 48.No. 104a, b. |