SculptureMycenaean19th-20th century

Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Disc

19th-20th century

Artists

Emile Gilliéron or sonArtist

Description

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.

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

6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)

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