Gallery of the Bronze Age Aegean

12th century BC larnax (sarcophagus) from Minoan Crete.
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Providing a focal point to the gallery, this beautiful 12th century BC larnax (sarcophagus) is from Minoan Crete.
Mycenaean artistry reflected in a ceramic kylix.
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The powerful Mycenaeans emerged on mainland Greece, and were named after Mycenae, the home to King Agamemnon. This ceramic kylix reflects the exquisite artistry of Mycenaean craftsmanship.
The Cycladic culture of the Neolithic period is known for its schematic figurines, made from local pure white marble
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The Cycladic culture of the Neolithic period is known for its schematic figurines, which were made from local pure white marble using stone tools, long before the introduction of metal.
Small bronze male figurines were left as votive offerings by the Minoans.
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Small bronze male figurines were left as votive offerings by the Minoans. They were named after the mythical King Minos by Sir Arthur Evans, who first discovered their massive palace complex at Knossos on Crete in the early 20th century.