These artifacts located in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, is an important archaeological discovery from the Mycenaean Age in Greece, dating from 1600 to 1500 BC. This burial site, uncovered in Mycenae, contains the remains of two adult females and an infant, yielding crucial data for research into Aegean mortality and funerary practices of the era.
The grave is significant for its extensive collection of burial artifacts, indicative of the society's wealth and artisanal abilities. Notably, it includes two elegantly designed gold diadems, adorned with embossed rosettes and spirals. These details encapsulate common motifs in Mycenaean decorative craft.
The burial goods also comprise a range of meticulously crafted jewelry, such as gold spiral finger rings, earrings, and beads made of gold, amethyst, carnelian, and jasper. The presence of these valuable objects reflects the high social status of the entombed individuals. Three gold cups featuring ornate rivets further attest to the advanced Mycenaean metalworking techniques.
