Weapons and AmmunitionMycenaean19th-20th century
Reproduction of a Mycenean Dagger
Late 19th-early 20th century (reproduction of 16th century BCE original)
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.
Dimensions
37 cm (14 9/16 in.)
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