Frieze of Warriors and Horses
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | Mycenae Excavation Records |
| Reference No. | MYC 3/2/35 |
| Level | Item |
| Dimensions | 73.4cm x 45.6cm (image itself) |
| Place |
Mycenae: Palace Ancient Mycenae |
| Dates | 1920-1923 |
| Project | Mycenae Excavation 1920-1923 |
| Scope and Content | 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. |
| Reference |
Wace, Alan J. & Lamb, Winifred. 1921. Excavations at Mycenae. VIII. The Palace. 3. The Pithos Area. BSA 25: 160-178. Direct link 1921. BSA 25: Pl. XXVII. Link to article |