Melos, Phylakopi: 'Mycenaean' sword hilt fragments
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/1962.5065 |
| 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: Mykenaean sword hilt". |
| Notes | The dates are based on the excavation seasons at Phylakopi. At the time 'Mycenaean' was applied to both Cretan Minoan and Mainland Helladic periods. |