sources for mycenae Flashcards
name this source. Where is it from? where is it from?
Dagger blade showing hunting scene - 16th century BC
Grave Circle IV, Grave Circle A, Mycenae
what is this made from?
Gold, Silver, Niello (appears black made of silver, sulphur, copper, lead) – the dagger itself is bronze
what techniques were used to make this source? where is it used?
inlay
what does this source say? Why is it significant?
shows use of weapons and armour, evidence of trade and hunting.
it also shows that it was important in Mycenaean society - the dagger was expensive to make
shows that it was an activity for the wealthy
what is this source called? where is it from? when is it from?
Fresco of a Mycenaean lady holding a necklace
Date: 13th Century BC
Location: House of the Chief Priest, Mycenae
what is the significance of this source?
Significance: fresco colours and styles of female clothing hand hairstyle, jewellery
what does this source show?
although she is dressed as an ordinary Mycenaean woman, many believe that the necklace could’ve been a gift, and therefore she is a goddess/priestess. She’s in a linen/silk/woolen short sleeved blouse, elaborate thin robe, intricate hair, jewellery, shows she’s wealthy.
what is this source called? when and where is it from?
Death mask of Agamemnon
16th century BC
Grave Circle V, Grave Circle A, Mycenae
what is this source made of?
sheets of gold
what techniques were used to make this?
hammering, granulation, repoussé
what is the original purpose of this source? what is the significance?
container for pouring wine
Significance: shows techniques in metalworking
what material is this source made of?
sheets of metal
what techniques were used to make this source?
hammering, repoussé
what was the original purpose of this source?
death mask (image-face of the deceased)
what is the significance of this source?
shows techniques in metalworking and burial customs
what is this source called? where is from? when is it from?
Gold Pyxis
Date: 16th Century BC
Location: Shaft Grave V, Grave circle A, Mycenae
what is this source made of?
Material: wood and gold
what images are depicted on this source?
Images: lions chasing animals, heads of cattle, spirals
what techniques are used to make this source?
repoussé, filigree
what was the original purpose of this source? what is its significance?
Original purpose/Function: to hold cosmetics or jewelerry
Significance: shows technique in metal working
what is this source called? when and where is from?
Gold Rhyton (bear)
Date: 16th Century BC
Location: Grave IV, Grave Circle A, Mycenae
where is this source from?
Gold Rhyton (bear)
Date: 16th Century BC
what material is this source made from?
sheets of gold
what techniques are used in this source?
hammering, granulation, repousse
what is the original purpose of this source?
container for pouring wine
what significance is this source made of?
shows techniques of metal working
when was this source made?
13th Century BC
where was this source made?
house of warrior, Mycenae
what material was this source made of?
clay
what is the original purpose for this source?
clay
what is the significance of this source?
the krater depicts weaponry and armour of Mycenaean soldiers
when is this source from?
13th Century BC
where is this source from?
Archive room, Palace fo Pylos
what is the significance of this source?
it shows various syllables and ideograms, including the word for tripod
what does this source show?
shows ideograms for tripod and goblet, mentions wine – celebration?/meal?/ sacrifice?/ceremony?
where is this source from?
Tiryns
when is this source from?
15th Century BC
what is this source made of?
made of gold
what does this source show?
shows men in chariot with arrows hunting , hunting scene, highlights importance
where is this from? what is it called?
Palace fresco, Tiryns
when is this source from?
c1400
what does this source show?
shows 2 women in a procession/ritual. You can see animal hide, wood (heavy), the chariot is used for transport, used for roads/chariot race (trade?
where is this stele from?
Stele from GCA, Mycenae
when is this stele from?
c.1600
what does this stele show?
shows a man with a sword, fighting an enemy?, horses with reigns, wealthy owner and rare
what do these figurines show?
phi - female? for childbirth or fertility? maternal protection? crop and fertility?
psi - usually has swirly pattern? does this indicate folds of dress/drapery?
tau - hat/headress? priest(ess)/goddess?
where is this source from? how large is it?
Tiryns. 3.5 x 5.7
when is this source from?
15th Century BC
what does this source show?
- in the top part you can see the sun, moon, wheat – connection to rituals?
- on the left you can sea a priestess or goddess seated, which shoes power.
- There is an eagle behind her – power?
- she has a foot rest
- griffins are approaching her with what seems to be offerings/libations in long necked jugs (supernatural)
- to do with harvest? Is the Goddess demeter?
- made for a wealthy person – hequetai/local wanax or priestess/priest
