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Mycenae: The Present State of the Megaron (1901-4) [BSA SPHS 01/0259.1484], Mycenae: The Present State of the Megaron (1901-4), 1901-1904

Part of a group of images donated by the Argonaut Camera Club, taken on excursions and cruises in Greece and Asia Minor. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae: the Megaron, present state".

Mycenae: Palace staircase [BSA SPHS 03/3625.3429], Mycenae: Palace staircase, Latest 1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: the palace staircase".

Mycenae: Stairway on acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/1849.4604], Mycenae: Stairway on acropolis, Latest 1904

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: stairway on Acropolis".

Mycenae: Palace court [BSA SPHS 01/2108.5580], Mycenae: Palace court, 1920-1923

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: 'palace court'".

Section Through Hearth in Megaron [MYC 2/1/14], Section Through Hearth in Megaron, 1921-1923

It is a final drawing of the section through the hearth in Megaron. The constituent parts are labeled; there is a scale for reference, and minor annotations.

Plans and Section of the Palace’s Grand Staircase [MYC 2/1/18], Plans and Section of the Palace’s Grand Staircase, 1920-1923

It is a final drawing of the plans and section of the Palace at Mycenae’s Grand Staircase. There are basic labels indicating the direction of the stairs and identifying certain sections, as well as a scale for reference.

Section Through the Palace’s Court [MYC 2/1/19], Section Through the Palace’s Court, 1921-1923

It is a final drawing of the section through the Palace at Mycenae’s Court along line A-B. The constituent parts are labeled and there are minor annotations. There is a scale for reference.

Drawing of the Hearth in Megaron [MYC 2/1/20], Drawing of the Hearth in Megaron, 1921-1923

It is a final drawing of the hearth in Megaron. The constituent parts are labeled and there are numbers indicating the successive layers of painted Stucco. There are minor annotations surrounding the drawing.

Photographs of the Hearth at Megaron from the East and West [MYC 4/06], Photographs of the Hearth at Megaron from the East and West, 1920-1923

Two photographs showing the hearth at Megaron from the east & west. The photographs display the many layers of painted stucco that make up the hearth. MYC 4/06/01 & MYC 4/06/02 are glued to the same poster board. The photographs were likely taken by either Dr. C. W. Blegen or A. J. B. Wace

Photograph of the Hearth at Megaron from the East [MYC 4/06/1], Photograph of the Hearth at Megaron from the East, 1920-1923

B/W photograph showing the hearth at Megaron from the east. The photograph displays the many layers of painted stucco that make up the hearth. It is glued to the same piece of paper as MYC 4/06/02. The photo was likely taken by either Dr. C. W. Blegen or A. J. B. Wace

Photograph of the Hearth at Megaron from the West [MYC 4/06/2], Photograph of the Hearth at Megaron from the West, 1920-1923

B/W photograph showing the hearth at Megaron from the west. The photograph displays the many layers of painted stucco that make up the hearth. It is glued to the same piece of paper as MYC 4/06/01. The photo was likely taken by either Dr. C. W. Blegen or A. J. B. Wace

Section Through Great Ramp [MYC 2/1/02], Section Through Great Ramp, 1921-1923

It is a final drawing of the section the Great Ramp including the elevation of the later rubble wall with a timber frame. There is a scale for reference and the drawing contains minor annotations.

Diagrammatic Section of Pithos Area [MYC 2/1/04], Diagrammatic Section of Pithos Area, 1921-1923

It is a final drawing of a diagrammatic section of the Pithos Area with the constituent parts labeled. There is also a scale for reference and minor annotations.

Plan of the Palace [MYC 2/1/10], Plan of the Palace, 1921-1923

It is a final drawing of the plan of the palace. None of the constituent parts are labeled, but there is a scale for reference.

The Palace Mycenae [MYC 2/1/11], The Palace Mycenae, 1921-1923

It is a final drawing of the plan of the palace showing different phases. Some of the constituent parts are labeled; there is a scale for reference and a legend which identifies the walls.

Plan of the Palace [MYC 2/1/12], Plan of the Palace, 1920-1923

Printed copy of a final drawing of the plan of the palace. None of the constituent parts are labeled, but there is a scale for reference. See also MYC 2/1/10 which may be the original it is based on.

Plan of the Palace [MYC 2/1/13], Plan of the Palace, 1921-1923

Printed copy of a final drawing of the plan of the palace. None of the constituent parts are labeled, but there is a scale for reference. See also MYC 2/1/10 which may be the original it is based and MYC 2/1/12 which is another printed copy of it.

Plan and Section of Outdoor Staircase [MYC 2/2/23], Plan and Section of Outdoor Staircase, 1920-1923

It is a preliminary plan and section of various outdoor staircases drawn on transparent drawing paper and includes annotations. It gives views from both outside and inside the staircase, as well as views from multiple angles.

Plan and Section of Outdoor Staircase [MYC 2/2/24], Plan and Section of Outdoor Staircase, 1920-1923

It is a preliminary plan and section of various outdoor staircases drawn on transparent drawing paper and includes annotations. It gives views from both outside and inside the staircase, as well as views from multiple angles.

Plan and Section of Outdoor Staircase [MYC 2/2/25], Plan and Section of Outdoor Staircase, 1920-1923

It is a preliminary plan and section of various outdoor staircases drawn on transparent drawing paper and includes annotations and some calculations. It gives views from both outside and inside the staircase, as well as views from multiple angles.

Reconstruction Drawing of North West Angle of the Palace’s Court [MYC 2/1/29], Reconstruction Drawing of North West Angle of the Palace’s Court, 1920-1923

Final reconstruction drawing depicting the north-west angle of the Court of the Palace as it appeared in L.H. III.

Squares 1a & 2b of Floor in Palace Court [MYC 3/2/11], Squares 1a & 2b of Floor in Palace Court, 1920-1923

Watercolour drawing showing squares 1a & 2b of the North side floor of the palace. The surviving fragments are identifiable by their much brighter colors. These squares are also represented in MYC 3/2/12, MYC 3/2/25, & MYC 3/2/26

Columns 6-11 of Floor in Palace Court (Black & White) [MYC 3/2/13], Columns 6-11 of Floor in Palace Court (Black & White), 1920-1923

Ink drawing showing columns 6-11 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. Column 6 is also represented in MYC 3/2/26. Columns 7-10 are represented in MYC 3/2/28. All columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/27

Fresco Fragments of Plants from Palace [MYC 3/2/17], Fresco Fragments of Plants from Palace, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of fresco fragments with various plant designs (rosettes, petals, leaves, and stems) from the Palace. The individual fragments are numbered (1-8). The fragments were found in the following locations: 1, 2, from east lobby; 3-5, pithos area; 6, guardroom; 7, porch; 8, megaron. Fragment #1 is also included as MYC 3/2/18.

Fragment #1 from Fresco of Plants from Palace [MYC 3/2/18], Fragment #1 from Fresco of Plants from Palace, 1921-1923

Watercolour of fresco fragment #1 displaying leaves and stems from the Palace. This fragment was found in the east lobby. This fragment is also included in MYC 3/2/17

Helmet on Fragment of Fresco from Megaron [MYC 3/2/19], Helmet on Fragment of Fresco from Megaron, 1921-1923

Ink drawing of a fresco fragment, showing part a helmet, found in the Megaron of the Palace.

Fresco Fragments of Plants from Palace [MYC 3/2/20], Fresco Fragments of Plants from Palace, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of fresco fragments (numbered a-p), found by Tsountas in 1886, showing various body parts, jewellry, and clothes. The fragments were probably from a fresco of women in procession.

Painted Stucco Floor from Room of the Throne [MYC 3/2/21], Painted Stucco Floor from Room of the Throne, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of a painted stucco floor displaying blue and white rosettes with red centers. It was found in Palace, Room of the Throne. There is a scale for reference and minor annotations.

Painted Stucco Floor from Vestibule of the Palace [MYC 3/2/22], Painted Stucco Floor from Vestibule of the Palace, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of a painted stucco floor, found in the Vestibule of the Palace, with red, white, and blue zig-zag lines with white dots. The same stucco is represented in MYC 3/2/23.

Painted Stucco Floor from Vestibule of the Palace (Incorrect Rendering) [MYC 3/2/23], Painted Stucco Floor from Vestibule of the Palace (Incorrect Rendering), 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of a painted stucco floor, from the Vestibule of the Palace, with red, white, and blue zig-zag lines with white dots. The same stucco is represented in MYC 3/2/22. It is labelled “202” on the front with the annotations, 'Miss Gomme drawing', 'incorrect','useless'.

Painted Stucco on Dado of the Porch [MYC 3/2/24], Painted Stucco on Dado of the Porch, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of a painted stucco floor, from the dado of the Palace's Porch, with multiple half rosette patterns. It is labelled “90(a)” on the front and “164” on the back.

Columns 1-5 of Floor in Palace Court (As Found) [MYC 3/2/25], Columns 1-5 of Floor in Palace Court (As Found), 1920-1923

Watercolour drawing showing columns 1-5 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. Squares 1a & 2b are also represented in MYC 3/2/11. These columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/12 & MYC 3/2/26.

Columns 1-6 of Floor in Palace Court [MYC 3/2/26], Columns 1-6 of Floor in Palace Court, 1920-1923

Watercolour drawing showing columns 1-6 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. Squares 1a & 2b are also represented in MYC 3/2/11. These columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/12 & 3/2/25. Colum 6 is also represented in MYC 3/2/13 & MYC 3/2/27.

Columns 6-11 of Floor in Palace Court (As Found) [MYC 3/2/27], Columns 6-11 of Floor in Palace Court (As Found), 1920-1923

Watercolour drawing showing columns 6-11 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. Column 6 is also represented in MYC 3/2/26. Columns 7-10 are represented in MYC 3/2/28. All columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/13

Columns 7-10 of Floor in Palace Court [MYC 3/2/28], Columns 7-10 of Floor in Palace Court, 1920-1923

Watercolour drawing showing columns 7-10 of the North side floor of the palace. Only the surviving fragments are included. All columns are also represented in MYC 3/2/13 & MYC 3/2/27.

Wave Patterns Painted on Stucco of the Hearth [MYC 3/2/29], Wave Patterns Painted on Stucco of the Hearth, 1920-1923

Watercolour drawing showing wave patterns painted on successive layers of stucco from the Palace Hearth.

Various Patterns Painted on Stucco of the Hearth [MYC 3/2/30], Various Patterns Painted on Stucco of the Hearth, 1920-1923

Watercolour drawing showing wave, stripe, and spiral patterns painted on successive layers of stucco from the Palace Hearth.

Fresco from the Wall of the Megaron (A-F) [MYC 3/2/31], Fresco from the Wall of the Megaron (A-F), 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of a fresco showing a building of several stories with women either standing in the windows or outside. The fresco was badly damaged by fire and found on the floor of the Megaron in the Palace. This piece displays segments A-F, while sections G & H are displayed in MYC 3/2/32. All sections are also represented in MYC 3/2/33.

Fresco from the Wall of the Megaron (G-H) [MYC 3/2/32], Fresco from the Wall of the Megaron (G-H), 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of a fresco showing a building of several stories with women either standing in the windows or outside. The fresco was badly damaged by fire and found on the floor of the Megaron in the Palace. This piece displays segments G & H, while sections A-F are displayed in MYC 3/2/31. All sections are also represented in MYC 3/2/33.

Fresco from the Wall of the Megaron (A-H) [MYC 3/2/33], Fresco from the Wall of the Megaron (A-H), 1921-1923

Ink drawing of a fresco representing a building of several stories with women either standing in the windows or outside. The fresco has been badly damaged by fire and was found on the floor of the Megaron in the Palace. This piece displays all segments, of which A-F are represented in MYC 3/2/31 and G & H are represented in MYC 3/2/32.

Frieze of Spiral and Lotus Design [MYC 3/2/36], Frieze of Spiral and Lotus Design, 1920-1923

Watercolour drawing with an proposed reconstruction of a fresco with a spiral and lotus design, found by Tsountas near the Western portal. MYC 3/2/36 is included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 113.

Frieze of Warriors and Horses [MYC 3/2/35], Frieze of Warriors and Horses, 1920-1923

Watercolour drawing of proposed reconstruction of a fresco frieze of warriors and horses made during the BSA excavations in Mycenae, 1920-1923. The actual pieces of the frieze were found by Christos Tsountas in the Megaron during his excavations there in 1886. This drawing is also included in 1936 Exhibition collection as: 1936 EXH - 112.

Painted Stucco from Hearth in the Palace Megaron and Reconstructed Frieze [MYC 3/2/37], Painted Stucco from Hearth in the Palace Megaron and Reconstructed Frieze, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawings showing painted stucco from or near the Palace Megaron: a. wave patterns: hearth, first, second, fifth, sixth layers. b. step of painted stucco found near the Western Portal. c. chariot, reconstructed from fragments of stucco, probably found in the Megaron. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.

Painted Stucco from the 6th Layer of Hearth in the Palace Megaron [MYC 3/2/37/1], Painted Stucco from the 6th Layer of Hearth in the Palace Megaron, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of painted stucco from the 6th layer of the hearth in the Palace Megaron displaying red and black wave patterns with black and red rosettes, respectively. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.

Painted Stucco from 1st & 2nd Layer of Hearth in the Palace Megaron [MYC 3/2/37/2], Painted Stucco from 1st & 2nd Layer of Hearth in the Palace Megaron, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of painted stucco from the 1st & 2nd layers of the hearth in the Palace Megaron displaying a smooth red wave pattern and sharp red and blue wave patterns. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.

Painted Stucco from 5th Layer of Hearth in the Palace Megaron [MYC 3/2/37/3], Painted Stucco from 5th Layer of Hearth in the Palace Megaron, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of painted stucco from the 5th layer of the hearth in the Palace Megaron displaying a red wave pattern and blue wave pattern with a red rosette separating the waves. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.

Step of Painted Stucco from Western Portal with Spiral Design [MYC 3/2/37/4], Step of Painted Stucco from Western Portal with Spiral Design, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of painted stucco step found near the western portal of the Palace displaying a pattern of spirals and stripes. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.

Reconstructed Frieze of a Chariot from the Palace [MYC 3/2/37/5], Reconstructed Frieze of a Chariot from the Palace, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of proposed reconstruction of fresco fragments, found in the Palace, showing a chariot. MYC 3/2/37/1 – MYC 3/2/37/5 are all included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 115.

Painted Stucco, from near the Grand Staircase, Rosette Flower [MYC 3/2/38], Painted Stucco, from near the Grand Staircase, Rosette Flower, 1921-1923

Watercolour drawing of painted stucco, found near the Grand Staircase, showing a blue rosette flower. MYC 3/2/38 is included in 1936 Exhibition collection: 1936 EXH - 114b

Plan of the South Part of the Palace [MYC 4/04], Plan of the South Part of the Palace, 1920-1923

Printed reproduction of an ink drawing of the south part of the palace.