Melos, Phylakopi: Pottery, painted geometric designs, naturalistic flower pot
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/1940.5043 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | The glass negative is full plate size, a copy negative. |
| Dimensions | 24 x 17.5 cm |
| Place |
Phylakopi Melos Island |
| Dates | 1896-1899 |
| Donor/Creator |
The British School at Athens |
| Project | Melos Campaign 1896-1899 |
| Scope and Content | Part of a group of images from explorations and excavations on the island of Melos conducted by the British School at Athens from 1896 to 1899. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Phylakopi pottery: painted geometric, naturalistic flower pot". |
| Notes | The dates are based on the excavation seasons at Phylakopi. Note that 1A on plate XXVII of the Phylakopi publication shows the top view of a pedestal vase - see BSA SPHS 01/1934.5037 for the side view. The bowl in the bottom right of the image shows the top view of BSA SPHS 01/2740.7023. Pottery sequences were not established at the time of the Phylakopi excavations and geometric designs were considered to be pre-'Mycenaean'; the term 'Mycenaean' was applied to both Cretan Minoan and Mainland Helladic pottery. |
| Reference |
Atkinson, T.D. et al. 1904. Excavations at Phylakopi in Melos. 4: pl. XI. Atkinson, T.D. et al. 1904. Excavations at Phylakopi in Melos. 4: pl. XXVII. |