Photograph of the Hearth at Megaron from the East

Department Archive
Collection Mycenae Excavation Records
Reference No. MYC 4/06/1
Level Item
Dimensions 17.9cm x 13cm
Place Mycenae: Palace
Ancient Mycenae
Dates 1920-1923
Project Mycenae Excavation 1920-1923
Scope and Content 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
Related records [BSA SPHS 01/3382.C0639], Mycenae: Palace Megaron hearth from the E., 1920-1923
[BSA SPHS 02/1/3711.C0639], Mycenae: Palace Megaron hearth from the E., 1920-1923
Reference Wace, Alan J. & Lamb, Winifred. 1921. Excavations at Mycenae. VIII. The Palace. 14. The Megaron. BSA 25: 232-256. Direct link
1921. BSA 25: Pl. XXXIX.b. Link to article