Lion Tomb: marble lamp found by Tsountas in dromos, viewed slightly from above, 1922
Item
Reference Code: GBR/3437/MCNE/3/1/7/2
Lion Tomb: marble lamp found by Tsountas in dromos, viewed slightly from above
Scope and Contents
Christos Tsountas excavated the Lion tomb in 1892 and this marble lamp was discovered by him in the dromos. The lamp was photographed by A. J. B. Wace and was placed first in the file. This organisation has been retained, even though usually small finds photographs were gathered together in small finds albums separate from tomb and site photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1922
Creator
- From the Fonds: Wace, Alan John Bayard, 1879-1957 (archaeologist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
© British School at Athens
Extent
1 photographic print(s) (1 photograph)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
H. 12.4 x W. 18.3 cm, contact print
Bibliography
Holland, L. B., and Wace, A. J. B. (1923). § IX.—The Tholos Tombs. The Annual of the British School at Athens, 25, 283–402, Pl. LII
Repository Details
Part of the University of Cambridge: Faculty of Classics Archives Repository
Contact:
Faculty of Classics
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Cambridge CB3 9DA United Kingdom
+441223 335193
archives@classics.cam.ac.uk
Faculty of Classics
Sidgwick Avenue
Cambridge CB3 9DA United Kingdom
+441223 335193
archives@classics.cam.ac.uk