TRYPES - 2007

Trypes. O. Vikatou (Ζ΄ ΕΠΚΑ) reports the discovery of a Myc pictorial amphora in the Myc chamber tomb cemetery at Trypes. The scene depicts an ekphora, with the bier carried by 4 male bearers and followed by mourners. Four further chamber tombs from this well-known cemetery were excavated in 2007; all were undisturbed and contained rich offerings. One contained a child burial accompanied by animal figurines and a kourotrophos. Decorated finewares from the tombs included pyxides, alabastra, pilgrim flasks and 2- and 4-handled amphorae; of particular note is a flask of Cypriot shape. Other offerings included steatite seals and a rich variety of jewellery.