Title
The Mask of Agamemnon
Caption
The Mask of Agamemnon is an artefact discovered at Mycenae in 1876 by Heinrich Schliemann. The mask is a gold funeral mask. Schliemann believed that he had discovered the body of the legendary Greek leader Agamemnon. today archaeological research suggests the mask is from 1550–1500 B.C.E
Date
1550 BC
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A02_056
License type
Rights managed
Available size
53,2Mb (1,5Mb) / 13,3in x 15,5in / 4000 x 4650 (300dpi)