Closer view of rosettes and octopus-shaped gold cut-outs

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

This closer look highlights gold artifacts shaped as rosettes and octopuses, found in a 16th century BC Mycenaean grave. The rosettes likely adorned ceremonial garments or diadems, while the octopus motifs reflect marine symbolism tied to rebirth and divine mystery.


Closer view of gold rosettes and marine-themed cut-outs from Grave III, Mycenae
Genre:  16th century BC

Featured in the picture(s):

Gold leaf, rosette, and octopus ornaments


Material: Gold foil Date range: 16th century BC Origin: Grave Circle A, Mycenae, Greece The...

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