The National Archaeological Museum of Athens will present to the public the “Lady from Prosymna”, an ivory statue of the Mycenaean period, starting on September 21, as part of the “Unseen Museum” initiatives to showcase artifacts which are kept in its storerooms and are rarely seen by visitors.

Previous artifacts presented as part of this initiative include the Ring of Theseus, the Bronze Cat sarcophagus votive offering, the Artemis from the Sea and Europe’s Mirror.

The Lady of Prosymna is a figurine of a standing woman of almost 12 cm height, which was discovered in a tomb in Prosymna, Argos, and dates from the middle of 15th century BC. This figurine is important because of the information and details it provides for the costumes and adornment of that era.

Was this the portrait of a famous rich woman or did the artist render the average figure of women of that period? Museum archaeologists will welcome visitors and answer to their questions.

For information call +30 213 214 4891 or visit the museum’s website.