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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] 1997.20.0159 (XVII-98)

Tomb of the Ivory Pyxides. General view of the northeast corner of the chamber, showing the objects found replaced in their original position. From left to right: a bronze lamp (B 704), a large three-handled ... (chamber tomb) northeast 589 ... 16 Jun 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