Mycenaean figurines pictures collection from greek museums
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Goddess head. A unique plaster head of a woman,
possibly a goddess or a sphinx. one of the very few examples of monumental
Mycenaean plastic art. The facial features, with their severe expression,
are accentuated by touches of bright red and black paint, while dotted
rosettes brighten up the cheecks and skin. The hair falls in small curls
along the forehead under a polos (cylindrical cup). From the area of the
Cult centre on the acropolis at Mycenae. 13th cent. BC. National
Archaeological Museum of Athens |
Silver vessel. In the shape of a horned deer. The
vessel's mouth is situated on the animal's back. A local craftsman
unsuccesfuly attempted to transform this Hittite vessel into a libation
vase by drilling a hole in the muzzle. Grave IV. 16th cent. BC. National
Archaeological Museum of Athens |
Bearded man head. Small plaster head of a bearded man.
The plastic rendering of the facial features is accentuated with colour. A
hole at the neck probably served to attach the head onto a (wooden) body.
Mycenae acropolis, palace area. 15th cent. BC. National Archaeological
Museum of Athens. |
Ivory figurine. Representing two seated, bare-breasted
female deities and a small child, possibly a young god. One cloak covers
both women. Mycenae acropolis, palace area. 15th cent. BC. National
Archaeological Museum of Athens. |
Ivory plaque. With relief representation of a
bare-breasted woman, possibly a deity, seated on a rock. Mycenae
acropolis. 15th cent. BC. National Archaeological Museum. |
Female figurine. Upper part of a large female figurine
with stylized arms, wearing necklaces. Mycenae tomb 101. National
Archaeological Museum of Athens. |
Two horse chariot. Clay model of a two-horse chariot
with painted seashell decoration. the rider is missing. Nauplion. National
Archaeological Museum of Athens. |
Bovine figurines. One pulling a plough and being led by
a human figure. Prosyma. National Archaeological Museum of Athens. |
Kourotrophos statuette. Probably from children's
graves. She holds an infant in her arms and another child, protected by a
parasol, on her back. Mycenae tombs 80,41. National Archaeological Museum
of Athens |
Female figures. Triad group depicting two adhearing
female figures with a child on their shoulders. Mycenae tomb 79.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
Figurine group. Of two females with a single child and an enthroned
kourotrophos (nurse). Voula Attica. National Archaeological Museum of
Athens |
Female figures. Of the proto Phi and Psi types. Voula
Attica 15th cent.BC. National Archaeological Museum of Athens |