1901.11: Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Ornament
Sculpture
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1901.11
- People
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Emile Gilliéron or son, Swiss (1850 - 1924; 1885 - 1939)
- Title
- Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Ornament
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Work Type
- sculpture
- Date
- 19th-20th century
- Period
- Helladic period, Late
- Culture
- Mycenaean
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/59583
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Electrotype of gold original; repoussé
- Technique
- Electrotype
- Dimensions
- 6.9 x 6.1 cm (2 11/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Museum Purchase
- Accession Year
- 1901
- Object Number
- 1901.11
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
- Reproduction of a gold ornament showing an octopus. The original was from Grave Circle A at Mycenae.
- Commentary
- 53 identical cut outs with this representation were found together within the same grave in Grave Circle A. It is unknow how they were used, they may have been fastened to clothing or drapery.
Verification Level
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