Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Disc
19th-20th century
Artists
Description
Reproduction of a gold ornamental disc with a broad circle along the border and six connected spirals each surrounding a group of seven concentric circles with seven concentric circles in the center. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae.
Dimensions
6 cm (2 3/8 in.)
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