19th-20th century
Reproduction of a gold ornamental disc with a representation of a butterfly. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae. Similar to object numbers 1901.12 and 1901.13.
6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
Wood, multiple woodblock-construction; with lacquer-applied gold leaf, and with significant later re-working of the head, shoulders, arms, back, legs and proper left torso
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16th-17th centuryGerman