19th-20th century
Reproduction of a gold ornament showing an octopus. The original was from Grave Circle A at Mycenae.
6.9 x 6.1 cm (2 11/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Bronze with black-brown patina
19th centuryFrenchTerracotta
14th-11th century BCEMycenaeanSun-dried clay with traces of pigment
12th centuryCentral AsianTerracotta, remains of white slip, traces of paint
4th-1st century BCEGreekwood with gold leaf
18th centuryBritishMarble
1st-2nd century CERomanPlaster
19th centuryItalianTerracotta
Gilt bronze
12th centuryChineseTerracotta
4th century BCEGreekYue ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze
3rd-4th century CEChinese