Mycenae: Fresco painting from the LHIII palace hearth layer
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/3267.C0367 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | The glass negative is a quarter plate size, a copy negative taken from a drawing. |
| Dimensions | 10.5 x 8 cm |
| Place |
Mycenae: Palace Ancient Mycenae |
| Dates | 1921 |
| 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 negative register reads: "Mycenae: fresco painting, palace hearth layer LHIII". Recorded in the register as from the 1921 season. |
| Notes | Date is the year listed in the description of the image in the SPHS register. The drawing is headed with the caption: "No. 3 Layer". |
| Related records |
[MYC 3/2/30], Various Patterns Painted on Stucco of the Hearth, 1920-1923
[MYC 3/2/37/1], Painted Stucco from the 6th Layer of Hearth in the Palace Megaron, 1921-1923 [MYC 3/2/37/4], Step of Painted Stucco from Western Portal with Spiral Design, 1921-1923 |
| Reference |
1921. BSA 25: Pl. XLI.3a-d. Link to article 1936 Exhibition Catalogue. 49.No. 115a, b. |