Sacred Knots of Mycenae

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

Close-up of two large, long objects made of faience that look like tied pieces of cloth with fringe at the bottom. These items are decorated with painted lines and were found in an ancient royal grave. They were very important symbols used in religious life long ago.

Pairs of sacral knots from Grave IV at Mycenae

Genre: 16th century BC

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Faience and stone ritual objects from Mycenae

Material: Faience, stone, rock crystal Date range: 16th century BC Origin: Graves III and IV, Grave...

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