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<p style='text-align: justify;'>The drawings collated in this album all pertain to ivory objects excavated at Mycenae between 1939-1955. The ivory trio 39-165 was a celebrated find (ca. 1450 BCE) at the foot of the north terrace wall that constitutes the northern foundations of the Archaic Temple above. In the same findspot a plaster head of a male was found, see drawing <a href='/view/MS-CLASSICS-MCNE-00002-00003-00013/1'>MCNE-2-3-13-01</a></p><p style='text-align: justify;'>The majority of ivories featured in these drawings were excavated in the 1950s outside the citadel in the House of the Oil Merchant ‘(ca. 1300-1250 BCE), which transpired to be flanked north and south by further buildings, named after the predominant patterns of ivory carving found within: the House of Shields and the House of Sphinxes. Known collectively as ‘the Ivory Houses’ (over 18,000 ivory fragments were eventually unearthed there), material in other media and Linear B tablets were also discovered.</p>

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Drawings of Ivory Objects (MCNE-2-3-03)

The drawings collated in this album all pertain to ivory objects excavated at Mycenae between 1939-1955. The ivory trio 39-165 was a celebrated find (ca. 1450 BCE) at the foot of the north terrace wall that constitutes the northern foundations of the Archaic Temple above. In the same findspot a plaster head of a male was found, see drawing MCNE-2-3-13-01

The majority of ivories featured in these drawings were excavated in the 1950s outside the citadel in the House of the Oil Merchant ‘(ca. 1300-1250 BCE), which transpired to be flanked north and south by further buildings, named after the predominant patterns of ivory carving found within: the House of Shields and the House of Sphinxes. Known collectively as ‘the Ivory Houses’ (over 18,000 ivory fragments were eventually unearthed there), material in other media and Linear B tablets were also discovered.

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  • Physical Location: Faculty of Classics Archives, University of Cambridge
  • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03
  • Date of Creation: 1939-1955
  • Note(s):

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  • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-01
  • Title: Drawing of ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 from front
  • Abstract:

    Drawing of the ivory figural trio 39-165 to 39-167, viewed from the front.
    The object was excavated on the citadel acropolis (Prinaria, Archaic Temple north terrace).

  • Date of Creation: 1939
  • Note(s): Ink and pencil on paper, H. 16 x W. 16.8 cm
    Item mounted on brown card, dimensions are of the drawing itself.; Related materials:
    Photograph negative 39 C 72 (1)

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MCNE-2-3-03-01: Drawing of ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 from front (image 1, page 01) MCNE-2-3-03-02: Drawing of ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 viewed from back (image 2, page 02) MCNE-2-3-03-03: Drawing of the base of the ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 (image 3, page 03) MCNE-2-3-03-04: Drawing of ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 from right (image 4, page 04) MCNE-2-3-03-05: Drawing of ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 from left (image 5, page 05) MCNE-2-3-03-06: Drawing of the boy in the ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 (image 6, page 06) MCNE-2-3-03-07: Drawing of a griffin on ivory plaque 52-374 (image 7, page 07) MCNE-2-3-03-08: Drawing of detail of ivory sphinx plaque 53-211 (image 8, page 08) MCNE-2-3-03-09: 3 leaves of drawings of ivory Argonaut box 53-251 (image 9, page 09) MCNE-2-3-03-10: 2 leaves of drawings of ivory Sphinx plaques 53-252 and 52-517 (image 10, page 10) MCNE-2-3-03-11: 3 leaves of drawings of ivory hoof 53-401 (image 11, page 11) MCNE-2-3-03-12: 3 drawings of ivory lion plaques 53-407 and 53-408 (image 12, page 12) MCNE-2-3-03-13: Drawing of an ivory of a lion devouring a calf 53-408 (image 13, page 13) MCNE-2-3-03-14: 2 leaves of drawings of ivory shield plaques 53-409 and 53-410 (image 14, page 14) MCNE-2-3-03-15: Drawing of an ivory plaque with foliate band 53-414 (image 15, page 15) MCNE-2-3-03-16: 2 drawings of ivory warrior heads 53-422 (image 16, page 16) MCNE-2-3-03-18: Drawing of ivory lion/griffin legs, 54-301 (image 17, page 18) MCNE-2-3-03-19: Drawing of ivory lion head, 54-301 (image 18, page 19) MCNE-2-3-03-20: 1 leaf of 2 drawings of ivory palm motifs, 54-304 and 54-305 (image 19, page 20) MCNE-2-3-03-21: 1 leaf of drawings of ivory columns and capitals, 54-306 (image 20, page 21) MCNE-2-3-03-22: 2 leaves of drawings of ivory columns, 54-307 and 54-437 (image 21, page 22) MCNE-2-3-03-23: 1 leaf of drawings of LH III ivory box with tenons, 54-314 (image 22, page 23) MCNE-2-3-03-24: Drawing of wood carving, Atreus design, 54-335 (image 23, page 24) MCNE-2-3-03-25: 1 leaf of drawings of ivory candlestick 54-449 (image 24, page 25) MCNE-2-3-03-26: 1 leaf of drawings of ivory triglyph plaque 54-450 (image 25, page 26) MCNE-2-3-03-27: Drawing of wood carving, scale pattern, 54-454 (image 26, page 27) MCNE-2-3-03-28: 2 leaves of drawings of wooden ivy leaf plaque 54-456 (image 27, page 28) MCNE-2-3-03-30: 18 drawings of ivory inlay motifs (image 28, page 30a)
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    Information about this document

    • Physical Location: Faculty of Classics Archives, University of Cambridge
    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03
    • Date of Creation: 1939-1955
    • Note(s):

    Section shown in images 1 to 1

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-01
    • Title: Drawing of ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 from front
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of the ivory figural trio 39-165 to 39-167, viewed from the front.
      The object was excavated on the citadel acropolis (Prinaria, Archaic Temple north terrace).

    • Date of Creation: 1939
    • Note(s): Ink and pencil on paper, H. 16 x W. 16.8 cm
      Item mounted on brown card, dimensions are of the drawing itself.; Related materials:
      Photograph negative 39 C 72 (1)

    Section shown in images 2 to 2

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-02
    • Title: Drawing of ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 viewed from back
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of the ivory figural trio 39-165 to 39-167, viewed from the back.

    • Date of Creation: 1939
    • Note(s): ink and pencil on paper, H. 15.2 x W. 16.1 cm
      Item mounted on brown card, dimensions are of the drawing itself.; Related materials:
      Photograph negative 39 C 72 (2)

    Section shown in images 3 to 3

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-03
    • Title: Drawing of the base of the ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of the ivory figural trio 39-165 to 39-167, viewed from the base.

    • Date of Creation: 1939
    • Note(s): on v. a note by EBWF, 'Actual width of base 0.07m'.; ink and pencil on paper, H. 12.1 x W. 16 cm
      Item mounted on brown card, dimensions are of the drawing itself.; Related materials:
      Photograph negative 39 C 72 (3)

    Section shown in images 4 to 4

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-04
    • Title: Drawing of ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 from right
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of the ivory figural trio 39-165 to 39-167, viewed from the right side.

    • Date of Creation: 1939
    • Note(s): ink and pencil on paper, H. 16.2 x W. 11.5 cm
      Item mounted on brown card, dimensions are of the drawing itself.; Related materials:
      Photograph number 39 C 72 (4)

    Section shown in images 5 to 5

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-05
    • Title: Drawing of ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167 from left
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of the ivory figural trio 39-165 to 39-167, viewed from the left side.

    • Date of Creation: 1939
    • Note(s): ink and pencil on paper, H. 15.2 x W. 13.3 cm
      Item mounted on brown card, dimensions are of the drawing itself.; Related materials:
      Photograph negative 39 C 72 (5)

    Section shown in images 6 to 6

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-06
    • Title: Drawing of the boy in the ivory trio 39-165 to 39-167
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of the boy in the ivory figural trio 39-165 to 39-167.

    • Date of Creation: 1939
    • Note(s):
      ; ink and pencil on paper, H. 10.8 x W. 10.3 cm
      Item mounted on brown card, dimensions are of the drawing itself.; Related materials:
      Photograph negative 39 C 72 (6)

    Section shown in images 7 to 7

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-07
    • Title: Drawing of a griffin on ivory plaque 52-374
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of a griffin on the ivory plaque 52-374, initialed by C.K.W.
      The object was excavated in the Prehistoric Cemetery East.

    • Author(s): Williams, CK
    • Date of Creation: 1952
    • Note(s): ink on tracing paper, H. 16.5 x W. 28.3 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7634.
      Photograph negative number of actual object 52 Q 1 (AF).
      It was re-photographed, see 63 E 1.
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. (1953). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1952. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 48, 1-18. Pl. 5 for image of actual object.

    Section shown in images 8 to 8

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-08
    • Title: Drawing of detail of ivory sphinx plaque 53-211
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of a detail of ivory sphinx plaque 52-374.
      The object was excavated in the House of Sphinxes.

    • Date of Creation: 1953
    • Note(s): On the v. in pencil a note by EBF 'scale about 2:1' and the numbers '12089/9277, 2700/1'.; ink on paper, unsigned, H. 18 x W. 15.6 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7525.
      Photograph negative 58 E 18 (53)
    • Bibliography:
      For the drawing see Wace, Helen, Williams, Charles, & British School at Athens. (1976). Mycenae: Guide (9th ed.), P.15, and for the ivory itself ibid. Pl. 2d Wace, A. (1954). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1953. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 49, 231-243. Pl. 38c for photograph of the actual ivory object.

    Section shown in images 9 to 9

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-09
    • Title: 3 leaves of drawings of ivory Argonaut box 53-251
    • Abstract:

      3 leaves of drawings, attributed to John Carswell, of the ivory Argonaut box 53-251.
      i: loose sketch of some of the individual plaques and a posited reconstruction with reference to the Linear B written on clay sealings 506 and 502.
      ii: detailed rendering of the pattern on all sides of the box, note in pencil by EBWF 'actual size'.
      iii: posited reconstruction of the box, with later note in pencil by EBWF 'actual size in perspective'.
      The object was found in the House of the Sphinxes, Room 8, South Annexe.

    • Date of Creation: 1953
    • Note(s): i) and ii) pencil on paper, iii) ink on paper
      all 3 pieces each H. 21 x W. 28.5 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7551
      Photograph negative 58 E 28
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. (1954). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1953. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 49, 231-243 , pp 239-240 & Pl 39a for discussion and photograph of the actual object. Wace, H., Williams, C., & British School at Athens. (1976). Mycenae: Guide (9th ed.), Pl. 6c, for the drawing.

    Section shown in images 10 to 10

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-10
    • Title: 2 leaves of drawings of ivory Sphinx plaques 53-252 and 52-517
    • Abstract:

      2 leaves of drawings, attributed to John Carswell, of the Sphinx plaques 53-252 and 52-517.
      i: a loose sketch in ink of a box featuring the plaque, with a note in pencil on r., 'possible reconstruction of 53-252 but there is no valid proof'.
      ii: in pencil 1 sketch of 52-517 and 3 sketches of 53-252.
      The actual object was found in the House of the Sphinxes (House of the Oil Merchant Room 8), South Annexe.

    • Date of Creation: 1953
    • Note(s): ink and pencil on paper,
      both pieces each H. 21 x W. 28.5 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7552
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. (1954). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1953. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 49, 231-243 , pp. 238-242 & Pl 39c for discussion and image of the actual excavated object.

    Section shown in images 11 to 11

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-11
    • Title: 3 leaves of drawings of ivory hoof 53-401
    • Abstract:

      3 leaves of drawings, attributed to Carswell, of an ivory hoof 53-401.
      i: shows the object from the side, in section and directly from above, with a note in pencil on r., 'actual size'.
      ii: features the object with a note in pencil on r., 'reconstruction of 53-401 actual size'.
      iii: features the object with a pencil note on r., '53-401 seen from above, actual size'.
      The actual object was found in the House of Shields.

    • Date of Creation: 1953
    • Note(s): pencil on paper,
      i) and ii) both H. 21 x W. 28.5 cm
      iii: smaller off-cut of paper H. 10.7 x W. 21 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7393
      i) photograph negative 58 E 26
      ii) and iii) photograph negative 58 E 26
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. (1954). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1953. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 49, 231-243, p. 242 & Pl. 36d for discussion and image of the actual excavated object.

    Section shown in images 12 to 12

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-12
    • Title: 3 drawings of ivory lion plaques 53-407 and 53-408
    • Abstract:

      3 drawings, attributed to Carswell, of fragments of ivory plaques carved with lions, 53-407 (lions running) and 53-408 (lions' heads).
      i: on the largest piece of paper, a reconstruction of the object as a box with a lid and four sides.
      ii: a reconstruction of 2 rectangular plaques from the back and how they would have been attached to one another.
      iii: view from the back, showing how the plaque fits into this imagined original rectangular schema, plus a section drawing of the piece.
      The actual objects were excavated in the House of Shields.

    • Author(s): Carswell
    • Date of Creation: 1953
    • Note(s): pencil on paper
      i: H. 21 x W. 28.5 cm
      ii: H. 6 x W.18 cm
      iii: H. 4.6 x W. 14.2 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7399 (53-407) and 7400 (53-408).
      Photograph negative 58 E 27
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. (1954). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1953. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 49, 231-243, & Pl 33 b&c for discussion and image of the actual excavated objects. Wace, A. J. B., French, E. B., Bennett, Emmett L. (1958). The Mycenae tablets II (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. New ser. ; vol. 48 pt.1). Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society, Figs. 15 & 16 for images of excavated objects

    Section shown in images 13 to 13

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-13
    • Title: Drawing of an ivory of a lion devouring a calf 53-408
    • Abstract:

      1 drawing, attributed to P. de Jong, of an ivory plaque carved with a lion devouring a calf, 53-408.
      The actual object was excavated in the House of Shields.

    • Date of Creation: 1953
    • Note(s): ink over pencil under drawing on paper, H. 15 x W. 18.5 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7400
      Photograph negative 58 E 53-19
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. (1954). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1953. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 49, 231-243, & Pl 33 b for discussion and image of the actual excavated object. Wace, A. J. B., French, E. B., Bennett, Emmett L. (1958). The Mycenae tablets II (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. New ser. ; vol. 48 pt.1). Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society, Fig. 16 for an image of the excavated object.

    Section shown in images 14 to 14

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-14
    • Title: 2 leaves of drawings of ivory shield plaques 53-409 and 53-410
    • Abstract:

      2 leaves of drawings, attributed to John Carswell, of an ivory 'figure of eight' shield plaque 53-409 (side section) & 53-410 (central boss).
      i: the shield and a posited reconstruction of the 2 extant elements, with 2 section drawings. On r. a note in pencil re the scale, 'same size'.
      ii: the back of the object with note on r. in pencil '53/409-10 actual size'.
      The actual objects were excavated in the House of Shields.

    • Date of Creation: 1953
    • Note(s): pencil on paper
      i: H. 28.5 x W. 21 cm
      ii: H. 14.5 x W. 11.8 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7401 (53-409) and 7402 (53-410).
      Photograph negative 58 S 6
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. (1954). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1953. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 49, 231-243, & Pl. 34c for discussion and image of the excavated object. Wace, A. J. B., French, E. B., Bennett, Emmett L. (1958). The Mycenae tablets II (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. New ser. ; vol. 48 pt.1). Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society., Fig. 17 for image of this drawing. Wace, H., Williams, C. & British School at Athens, Guide to Mycenae, 1976, 9th ed. P.12 for image of this drawing

    Section shown in images 15 to 15

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-15
    • Title: Drawing of an ivory plaque with foliate band 53-414
    • Abstract:

      A drawing, attributed to John Carswell, of an ivory plaque with foliate band 53-414, from the House of Shields.

    • Date of Creation: 1953
    • Note(s): pencil on paper, H. 21 x W. 28.5 cm; Related materials:
      Photograph negative 53 Q 124

    Section shown in images 16 to 16

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-16
    • Title: 2 drawings of ivory warrior heads 53-422
    • Abstract:

      2 drawings of ivory warrior heads 53-422 affixed to an envelope.
      Actual objects excavated in the House of Shields.

    • Date of Creation: 1953
    • Note(s): ink on paper, envelope on which the 2 drawings are affixed is H. 9.5 x W. 12.1 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7414
      Photograph negatives 58 S-8a, 8b
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. J. B. (1954). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1953. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 49, 231–243, Pl. 35, e, for an image of the actual object.

    Section shown in images 17 to 17

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-18
    • Title: Drawing of ivory lion/griffin legs, 54-301
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of a LH III fragment of an ivory plaque depicting the legs of a lion or griffin, 54-301, from the House of the Sphinxes. Signed 'P.de J.' 'Scale 3/2. ('6 on ivory equals 9 on drawing').

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): pencil on paper, H. 20 x W. 24 cm; Related materials:
      Photograph negatives 54 Q 156; 58 E 22b
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. J. B. (1955). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1954. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 50, 175–189, Pl. 31, b for image of actual object.

    Section shown in images 18 to 18

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-19
    • Title: Drawing of ivory lion head, 54-301
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of a LH III fragment of an ivory lion's head 54-301, from the House of Sphinxes. Signed 'PIET de JONG'. Scale 3/2 ('6 on ivory equals 9 on drawing').

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): pencil on paper, H. 12.5 x W. 20 cm; Related materials:
      Photograph negatives 54 Q 156; 58 E 20, 21a, 22a
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. J. B. (1955). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1954. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 50, 175–189, Pl. 31, b, for image of actual object.

    Section shown in images 19 to 19

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-20
    • Title: 1 leaf of 2 drawings of ivory palm motifs, 54-304 and 54-305
    • Abstract:

      1 leaf of 2 drawings of LH III ivory palm motifs 54-304 and 54-305, from the House of Sphinxes. Signed by Piet de Jong. Scale = actual size.

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): pencil on paper

    Section shown in images 20 to 20

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-21
    • Title: 1 leaf of drawings of ivory columns and capitals, 54-306
    • Abstract:

      1 leaf of drawings of columns and capitals 54-306 from the House of Sphinxes. Signed 'PIET DE JONG'. Scale drawn on r.

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): ink over pencil under drawing, on paper, H. 22 x W. 31.5 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7591
      Photograph negatives 54 Q 158; 63 E 2-54
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. J. B. (1955). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1954. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 50, 175–189, Pl. 30

    Section shown in images 21 to 21

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-22
    • Title: 2 leaves of drawings of ivory columns, 54-307 and 54-437
    • Abstract:

      2 leaves of drawings of LH III ivory columns from the House of Shields, unsigned but in style of P. de Jong and 54-307 is numbered in his handwriting.
      i: drawing of 504-307
      ii: drawing of 54-437
      Both leaves of drawings were intended by EBWF to be attached (originally stapled, now fastened with paperclips) and shown together as one item.

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): ink over pencil under drawing on paper
      i: H. 24.8 x W. 20.1 cm
      ii: 21.9 x 20 cm; Related materials:
      54-307 = National Museum Athens 7592
      Photograph negative 63 E 3-54

    Section shown in images 22 to 22

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-23
    • Title: 1 leaf of drawings of LH III ivory box with tenons, 54-314
    • Abstract:

      1 leaf of drawings of an ivory box with tenons 54-314, from House of Sphinxes. Signed 'PIET DE JONG'. Scale 1:1 'actual size'.

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): Related materials:
      Photograph negative 58 E 29

    Section shown in images 23 to 23

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-24
    • Title: Drawing of wood carving, Atreus design, 54-335
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of LH III carved wood fragment, Atreus design, from House of Sphinxes. Signed 'P. de Jong'. Scale 'actual size'.

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): pencil on paper, H. 22.2 X W. 19.2 cm

    Section shown in images 24 to 24

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-25
    • Title: 1 leaf of drawings of ivory candlestick 54-449
    • Abstract:

      1 leaf of drawings of ivory candlestick 54-449 from the House of Shields, views from top, underneath, elevation/section and detail of feet. Signed 'PIET DE JONG'. Scale 'actual size'.

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): pencil on paper, H. 41.6 x W. 24.9 cm; Related materials:
      Athens National Museum 7493
      Photograph negative 58 E 30-54
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. J. B. (1955). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1954. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 50, 175–189, Pl. 25, a

    Section shown in images 25 to 25

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-26
    • Title: 1 leaf of drawings of ivory triglyph plaque 54-450
    • Abstract:

      1 leaf of drawings of ivory triglyph plaque from the House of Shields. Signed 'PIET DE JONG'. Scale 'actual size'.

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): pencil on paper, H. 20.7 x W. 28.6 cm; Related materials:
      Photograph negative 58 E 24-54
    • Bibliography:
      Wace, A. J. B. (1955). Part I. Preliminary Report on the Excavations of 1954. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 50, 175–189, Pl. 26 a, b

    Section shown in images 26 to 26

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-27
    • Title: Drawing of wood carving, scale pattern, 54-454
    • Abstract:

      Drawing of LH III wood fragment carved with scale pattern from the House of Shields. Signed 'PIET de JONG'. Scale 'actual size'.

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): pencil on paper, H. 24 x W. 20.1 cm; Related materials:
      Photograph negative 54 Q 165

    Section shown in images 27 to 27

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-28
    • Title: 2 leaves of drawings of wooden ivy leaf plaque 54-456
    • Abstract:

      2 leaves of drawings of LH III wooden plaque fragment with ivy leaf pattern from the House of Shields. Unsigned, attributed by EBWF to P. de Jong.
      i: drawing of the wooden fragment, scale actual size, and a reconstruction of that fragment.
      ii: initial rough sketch of the reconstruction.

    • Date of Creation: 1954
    • Note(s): pencil on paper
      i: H. 21 x W. 28.5 cm
      ii: H. 9.8 x W. 13 cm; Related materials:
      Photograph negatives 54 Q 165

    Section shown in images 28 to 29

    • Classmark: MCNE-2-3-03-30
    • Title: 18 drawings of ivory inlay motifs
    • Abstract:

      5 leaves of black paper on which 18 drawings of ivory inlay motifs have been affixed. Unsigned but the artist is J.M. Dow, confirmed by E.B.W. French.

    • Date of Creation: 1950s
    • Note(s): ink on paper, affixed to glossy black paper which is brittle and shedding small fragments when handled.
      All 5 black leaves of glossy card are H. 18.2 x W. 13.3 cm
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