Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger
Weapons and AmmunitionMycenaean19th-20th century

Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger

19th-20th century

Artists

Emile Gilliéron or sonArtist

Description

Reproduction of original bronze dagger with silver and gold inlaid decoration showing a lion hunt on one side and lions pursuing prey on the opposite. The electrotype includes a handle and a reproduction of a gold pommel with a repoussé lion battling a spotted panther. The original blade and pommel were found separately within the same burial in Grave Circle A at Mycenae.

Classification
Weapons and Ammunition
Technique
Electrotype
Medium
Electrotype of bronze original with gold and silver; inlaid
Culture
Mycenaean
Period
Helladic period, Late
Century
19th-20th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

37 cm (14 9/16 in.)

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