Life In The Mycenean Age : Jewellery Flashcards
Where was most Mycenaean jewellery found
In burial sites, which shows both men and women wore jewelry
What were rings made out of
They are made out of gold and were intricately engraved with images
What were signet rings
Signet rings were incredibly detailed and showed religious scenes.
What does a signet ring from Tyrins show
A goddess seated with an eagle behind her, signifying power. She is approached by lion-headed spirits. There is wheat which could show a ritual connected to crops.
What is repoussé
Repoussé is a technique in which detail is made using a hammer and nail. Detail is hammered into the inside of the ring, so the images are raised upwards.
What does the gold ring from Knossos show
It shows a group of women dancing in the countryside with their arms raised(possibly Meanads). A small figure (a god) floats in the top left showing a cult ritual.
What did the Mycenaeans try to achieve through jewellery
The gold jewellery and valuable metals confirmed the social status of the Mycenaean aristocrats in their effort to equal the dynasts of the East.
What will beads made into
Imaginative shapes such as, flowers or eagles. There were moulds found in Mycenae
What were beads made from
They were moulded from gold or carved from gemstones, amber, ivory or a form of glass. Necklaces of gemstones and rock crystal have also been found. Some beads made from lapis lazuli would have been imported.
What is inlay
Inlay is when a metal is layered onto another metal and was normally used for sword handles. An example of inlay can be seen on the lion hunt dagger.
What is cloisonné
cloisonné is a technique where a fine wire is soldered into metal connecting pieces of glass or gemstones
What is granulation
Granulation consists of dropping molten metal onto an object to give a spotted effect,
What is a Pyxis
A hexagonal wooden jewellery or cosmetics box. They were intricately decorated on the outside
What was found in grave circle A
Three skeletons of women with gold jewellery and an ivory pyxis.
What did the Pyxis from grave circle A show
It was covered with 12 small plates which showed a deer being chased by lions. The technique repoussé is used to make the eyes of the cattle to bulge out
