19th-20th century
Reproduction of gold bead showing a kneeling lion in intaglio. The lion's head is turned back as it kneels on a rocky slope. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae. It was possibly part of a necklace originally.
1.5 x 1.9 cm (9/16 x 3/4 in.)
Copper alloy
Unidentified centuryUnidentified cultureMixed copper alloy
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8th century BCEItalicGold
4th-5th century CERomanBrass, gilded
5th-6th centuryRomanBronze
8th century BCEGreekBronze
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1st century BCE-2nd century CERomanCopper alloy
8th century BCEItalicCopper alloy
6th century BCEEuropean