Weapons and AmmunitionMycenaean19th-20th century
Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger
19th-20th century
Artists
Emile Gilliéron or sonArtist
Description
Reproduction of original with bronze blade with gold and silver inlay showing hunting cats attacking ducks or other birds along the banks of a river which is lined with papyrus-lotus plants and filled with fish shown in silver. Often referred to as the "Nilotic" dagger because of the Egyptian imagery and style. The reproduction includes an imitation gold handle and pommel not preserved on the original. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae.
Dimensions
32.9 cm (12 15/16 in.)
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