Plaque of Genii Pouring Libations No. 86a
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | Mycenae Excavation Records |
| Reference No. | MYC 3/3/06 |
| Level | Item |
| Dimensions | 12cm x 7.7cm |
| Place |
Mycenae: Genii Tholos Tomb Ancient Mycenae |
| Dates | 1920-1923 |
| Project | Mycenae Excavation 1920-1923 |
| Scope and Content | B/W ink drawing of a plaque shnowing two Genii pouring libations from beaked ewers over a square pillar. The Genii may possibly be related to Egyptian hippopotamus or crocodile divinities, with the dots down the spine possibly suggesting a crocodile. Found in the Tomb of the Genii. |
| Reference |
Wace, Alan J. 1921. Excavations at Mycenae. IX. The Tholos Tombs. 4. The Third Group. BSA 25: 338-386. Direct link 1921. BSA 25: 381, fig. 86a. Link to article |