19th-20th century
Reproduction of a gold ornamental cut out showing octopus. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae.
3.1 x 3.1 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Faience
11th-10th century BCEEgyptianTerracotta, mold made
5th century BCEGreekToned plaster
20th centuryEuropeanMixed copper alloy
2nd-3rd century CERomanSancai ("three-color") ware: molded white earthenware with lead-fluxed amber-yellow and emerald-green glazes, the unglazed portions with traces of cold-painted pigments
8th centuryChineseTerracotta
RomanBronze
20th centuryAmericanGreek island marble
1st century BCE-1st century CEGreekClay, unfired
Central AsianTerracotta, remains of whie slip, traces of paint
4th century CEGreekLeaded bronze
5th-2nd century BCEIberian