SculptureMycenaean19th-20th century

Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Ornament

19th-20th century

Artists

Emile Gilliéron or sonArtist

Description

Reproduction of gold ornamental cut out representing a Minoan temple with horns of consecration and birds on the roof. The originals of several such objects were found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae. These particular cut outs may have been imported from Crete.

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

6.9 x 7.5 cm (2 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

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