Life In The Mycenean Age : Decorative Arts Flashcards
Where were clay figures found
Clay figures were found in homes and tombs in Mycenaean cities
What can be assumed about figurines found in child tombs
That they were toys
What were figurines used for
They had religious significance and were used in worship or as votive (voluntary) offerings to the gods
What were the three styles of figurines
phi Φ, psi Ψ, tau τ
Where were the three figurines found
In tombs, shrines and settlements
What did to three figurines look like
They were typically small (around 10 cm high) and we’re made from terracotta but also a group of ivory figurines were found
What were the three figurines thought to be and why?
They were believed to be goddess they had prominent breasts.
What were most figurines made out of
Ivory from elephants, hippos and Boars It was used to carve out children, goddesses or lions. Ivory was also used to make combs
What did animal figurines include
Coiled snakes and pottery cattle
Which figurines were imported from Crete in the Minoan age 
Phi and psi figurines
What did items of furniture include
Ivory inlays of Sphinxes, dolphins, Columns, shells and shields
