Ivory cylindrical pyxides and bronze mirror with an ivory handle

From Myrsinochori, Messenia, tholos tomb 2. 15th c. BC.
(ΕΑΜ Π 8338, Π 8355, Π 8343)

Three luxurious fine objects found as grave offerings. The two pyxides, one decorated with columns of sharp-edged spirals, the other with swimming dolphins, would have contained cosmetic materials or jewellery. The bronze mirror has a nice ivory handle adorned with three many petaled rosettes, resembling blooming flowers.