Gold Stemmed Cup, Mycenae

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A gold stemmed cup from Mycenae, often called the 'Cup of Nestor' following Homer's description. A dove rests on the top of each handle. 16th century BCE, Grave IV, Grave Circle A, Mycenae. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

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Mark Cartwright
Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.

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Cartwright, M. (2021, April 07). Gold Stemmed Cup, Mycenae. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13806/gold-stemmed-cup-mycenae/

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