JewelryMycenaean19th-20th century
Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Bead
19th-20th century
Artists
Emile Gilliéron or sonArtist
Description
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.
Dimensions
1.5 x 1.9 cm (9/16 x 3/4 in.)
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