SculptureMycenaean19th-20th century
Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Disc
19th-20th century
Artists
Emile Gilliéron or sonArtist
Description
Reproduction of gold disc with a representation of an octopus. The tentacles are shown in elaborate spirals and the head features two distinct eyes. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae.
Dimensions
6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)
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