Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Disc
SculptureMycenaean19th-20th century

Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Disc

19th-20th century

Artists

Emile Gilliéron or sonArtist

Description

Reproduction of a gold ornamental disc with three concentric circles along the border and with decorative spirals and concentric circles within the border. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae. Similar to object number 1901.18.

Classification
Sculpture
Technique
Electrotype
Medium
Electrotype of gold original; repoussé
Culture
Mycenaean
Period
Helladic period, Late
Century
19th-20th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)

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