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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1910.19
People
Emile Gilliéron or son, Swiss (1850 - 1924; 1885 - 1939)
Title
Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger
Other Titles
Former Title: Dagger
Classification
Weapons and Ammunition
Work Type
dagger
Date
19th-20th century
Period
Helladic period, Late
Culture
Mycenaean
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/232054

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Electrotype of bronze original with gold and silver; inlaid, repoussé
Technique
Electrotype
Dimensions
33 cm (13 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of James Loeb
Accession Year
1910
Object Number
1910.19
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Reproduction of original bronze blade with silver and gold inlaid decoration showing three running lions on both sides. The electrotype includes a handle with a reproduction of a gold pommel with a repoussé lion battling a spotted panther. The blade and pommel were found separately within the same burial in Grave Circle A at Mycenae.

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