Reproduction of the Gold Nestor Cup
19th-20th century
Artists
Description
Electrotype reproduction of a Mycenaean two handled gold cup with a dove on each handle. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae.
Dimensions
13.9 x 9 cm (5 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)
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