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[Agora Publication] The Agora of Athens: The History, Shape and Uses of an Ancient City Center

Thompson, H. A. Wycherley, R. E ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The subtitle, The History, Shape and Uses of an Ancient City Center, suggests the general character of this volume, which provides an overview of the area that served as the civic center of Athens from ... 1972

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[Agora Object] B 778: Sword

Broken in five pieces but complete. Heavy rib down center of blade. A raised rim around the edge of the handle to take the (wooden ?) hand-hold. One rivet for fastening on hand-hold in place, and traces ... 5, 14 May 1947

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[Agora Object] B 782: Cleaver

A broad curved tool, apparently more or less complete, including tongue for insertion into wooden handle. Χάλκινο ξυράφι. Finished Mycenaean Chamber Tomb. S.E. part of chamber (with other bronzes on table; ... 14 May 1947

[Agora Object] B 871: Dikast's Ballot

Hollow hub; apparently uninscribed. 5 meters N.E. of N.E. corner poros Building. Beside late Roman walls. Fill at least as late as 3rd c. A.D. Leica ... 31 March 1949

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[Agora Object] BI 513: Ivory Pyxis

One edge of the base, three fragments of the wall, and the second handle (?) missing. Two pieces apparently from the edge of the base do not join. Small cylindrical box, tapering very slightly toward the ... 2 June 1939

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[Agora Object] J 5: Gold Seal Ring

The man strides right; behind him are the two female figures in flounced skirts; the man holds a spear or branch; from his waist two lines extend to the first woman. Small symbols in the field to the left ... 10 May 1933

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[Agora Image] 1997.20.0121 (XLIV-63)

Tomb of the Ivory Pyxides. Model of the chamber tomb on the North Slope of the Areopagus, showing the grave-furniture in position as found. From left to right: a bronze lamp (B 704), a large three-handled ... (chamber tomb) north ... 1939