Mycenae: Vases and Spindle Whorl from Tomb 515, Kalkani Cemetery
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/3263.C0363 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | The glass negative is a quarter plate size, a copy negative. |
| Condition | Black paint around vases to provide a uniform background. |
| Dimensions | 10.5 x 8 cm |
| Place |
Mycenae: Kalkani Cemetery 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: vases from tomb 515". 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. Plate XXVII in The Chamber Tombs at Mycenae shows the drawing of the spindle whorl (No. 16), shown in the centre of this image, as well as the actual vase No. 1, the drawing of which is shown top right in this image. |
| Related records |
[MYC 3/1/28/1], Vase from Tomb 515, 1920-1923
[MYC 3/1/28/2], Vase from Tomb 515, 1920-1923 [MYC 3/1/28/3], Vase from Tomb 515, 1920-1923 [MYC 3/1/28/4], Vase from Tomb 515, 1920-1923 [MYC 3/1/35/5], Spindle Whorl from Tomb 515, 1921-1923 |
| Reference |
Wace, A.J. 1932. Chamber tombs at Mycenae. 82: Pl. XXVIII. 1936 Exhibition Catalogue. 49.No. 108h. |