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[Agora Deposit] N 21-22:1: Tomb of the Ivory Pyxides

Mycenaean Chamber Tomb occupies a considerable part of the western half of section ΕΕ; lies about half way up the north slope of the Areopagus towards its eastern end, just below the highest point of the ... Myc. III A:1

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[Agora Image] 1997.20.0162 (XXX-2)

Model of the Tomb of the Ivory Pyxides with dromos and wall tomb slab in place. The offerings are replaced in their original position. From left to right: a bronze lamp (B 704), a large three-handled jar ... (chamber tomb) north ... 1939

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[Agora Object] BI 511: Carved Ivory Pyxis

Broken and split into many pieces, but largely complete; one side slightly higher than the other. A cylindrical box, tapering very slightly toward the top. The flat lid is held in place by a projecting ... 26 May 1939

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[Agora Object] B 704: Lamp

Several small holes in bowl as a result of corrosion; otherwise intact. An open bowl with a long flat handle which is horizontal as it leaves the body, but turns downward towards its end. The rim of the ... 2 June 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15234: Three-Handled Amphora

Mended from many pieces. Small fragments, chips and flakes missing. Flaring lip, flat on top with Z-pattern near inner edge. Neck glazed, with raised ring setting it off from body. Three vertical loop ... 26 May 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15235: Alabastron

Mended from many pieces; a few small fragments and chips of body missing. Round mouth with out-turned lip. Flat, watch-shaped body. Three small handles on broad shoulder or upper half of body; also wave-like ... 26 May 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15236: Alabastron

Mended from many pieces. Fragment of mouth and a few small fragments and chips of body missing. Shape and decoration as P 15235 (ΕΕ 239) . Clay pinkish-buff to buff; buff slip. Decoration in reddish-brown ... 26 May 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15237: Three-Handled Amphora

Mended from many fragments. One handle and fragments of mouth and body missing; also numerous chips. Wide mouth with out-turned lip. Three small vertical handles, broad and flat. Between handles, one or ... 26 May 1939