19th-20th century
Worn reproduction of gold showing two dueling warriors in intaglio. Much of the detail has been lost on the reproduction but the two figures and either a single shield divided into two compartments or two shields are discernable. One warrior appears to be wearing a crested helmet. The other warrior seems to have the upper hand and drives his sword into to his opponent's throat. This detail is clearer on the original, which was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae. It was possibly part of a necklace originally.
1.2 x 1.7 cm (1/2 x 11/16 in.)
Metal
20th centuryGermanCopper alloy
8th century BCEItalicCopper alloy
9th-8th century BCEItalicCopper alloy
2nd-4th century CERomanLeaded bronze
1st millennium BCEGraeco-RomanCopper alloy
9th-8th century BCEItalicLeaded bronze
2nd-3rd century CERomanCopper alloy
6th century BCEEuropeanCopper alloy
1st century BCE-1st century CERomanLeaded bronze
7th-6th century BCEGreekBronze
9th-8th century BCEItalicCopper
20th centuryGerman