Fresco – Saffron gatherers
Find spot: Akrotiri, island of Thera (Santorini), Xeste 3, Room 3, 1st floor, east wallDate: 17th century BCE (circa 1600–1550 BCE)Clothing depicted: heanos,…
3 months ago
Ivory Pyxis from Mochlos
Find spot: Mochlos, CreteDate: LM IB period (the end of the Neopalatial Period 1670-1430 BCE)Dimensions: the lid measures ca. 11 by 14…
3 months ago
Gold pendant – Master of the Animals
Find spot: AeginaDate: 1850-1550 BCEDimensions: 6 cm H, 6.30 cm WClothing depicted: kilt, bracelets, arm bands, possible belt, possible shoes or greavesMuseum link: The…
3 months ago
Fresco – Room of the Frescoes
Find spot: Mykenai, Akropolis, Citadel House area, room 31 ("Room of the Frescoes") Date: 1250 BCEClothing depicted: lily hat, possibly chemise, bracelets, tied wrap,…
3 months ago
Aegean Bronze Age Men’s clothing
What did Aegean Bronze Age men (and boys) wear? Well..- they went naked (sometimes while carrying fish),- they wore zoma…
3 months ago
Fresco – West House – Boys with fish
Find spot: Akrotiri, island of Thera (Santorini), West houseDate: 17th century BCE (circa 1600–1550 BCE)Clothing depicted: fish, necklaceMuseum link: Museum of Prehistoric Thira, Santorini https://www.namuseum.gr/en/collection/syllogi-archaiotiton-thiras/…
3 months ago
Fresco – The Mykenaia
Find spot: “House of the High Priest” Southwest Building at the Acropolis of Mycenae, Cult CentreDate: 13th century BCEClothing depicted: heanos, bolero…
4 months ago
Gold cup – Vapheio Cups
Find spot: Sparta, GreeceDate: ca. 1500-1450 BCEClothing depicted: loin cloth, shoes(?)Museum link: a pair of golden cups decorated with scenes in relief, showing…
4 months ago
Fresco – Xesté 3, Room 3b, Ground Floor – Men
Find spot: Akrotiri, island of Thera (Santorini), Xesté 3, wall paintings from Room 3b, Ground FloorDate: 17th century BCE (circa 1600–1550 BCE)Clothing…
4 months ago
Hagia Triada Sarcophagus
Find spot: Crete, Hagia Triada, Tomb 4.Date: about 1400 BCEClothing depicted: heanos, possibly bolero jacket, tulip hat, hide skirtMuseum link: Archaeological Museum of…
4 months ago