Reproduction of a Gold Vapheio Cup
VesselsMycenaean19th-20th century

Reproduction of a Gold Vapheio Cup

19th-20th century

Artists

Emile Gilliéron or sonArtist

Description

Reproduction of a gold Vapheio cup with repoussé decoration showing a wild bull hunt in action. The original was found in a tholos tomb in Vapheio, Laconia.

Classification
Vessels
Technique
Electrotype
Medium
Gilt copper-alloy electrotype
Culture
Mycenaean
Period
Helladic period, Late
Century
19th-20th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

8.1 x 10.3 cm (3 3/16 x 4 1/16 in.)

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