EMBLEM FOR A NEW ERA.
Published In: Archaeology, 2024, v. 77, n. 3. P. 40 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: LOBELL, JARRETT A. 3 of 3
Abstract
Archaeologists Sharon Stocker and Jack Davis of the University of Cincinnati discovered a rich grave near the palace of Nestor, the Mycenaean king of ancient Pylos, dating back to about 1450 B.C. The grave contained exceptional Late Bronze Age artifacts, including a bronze armor and weapons, gold jewelry, and an ivory plaque decorated with a griffin. During the excavation, the team found two pieces of a 4.5-inch-wide pyxis, or cosmetic box, made of African elephant ivory. The lid of the pyxis depicted a scene of a lion attacking a griffin, which is a rare depiction in Bronze Age iconography. The symbolism of the lion defeating the griffin may represent the transition of power from the Minoans to the Mycenaeans. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Archaeology. 2024/05, Vol. 77, Issue 3, p40
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0003-8113
- Accession Number:176092633
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