Mosso, A. (Angelo), 1846-1910 · London, Unwin · leaf 146
and are perhaps priestesses. Myres, Excavations at Palaikastro, II., the Sanctuary Site of Petsofa,Annual of the British School at Athens, vol. ix. p. 371. DRESS OF THE WOMEN 137 The characteristic of their dress is that the waist is very-small—probably produced by stays. The sleeves are veryshort,… … FIG. 60.—PORCELAIX STATUETTE OF A PRIESTESSFOUND AT KNOSSOS BY DR. EVAXS. The bodice is laced in front and the belt is possibly of metal,as it has a projecting edge. The hair falls loose on the shoulders.On the wrist of the right hand is a bracelet. The colour of thejacket is dark orange, with…
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