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Reproduction of Mycenaean Sword

Reproduction of Mycenaean Sword

1850 - 1924; 1885 - 1939

Emile Gilliéron or son

Mycenaean

Reproduction of bronze original with wood handle and agate pommel. The medial rib of the blade is decorated with incised swirls and repeating figure eight shields. Original from Mycenae.

Electrotype of original bronze blade with wood and agate; incised

Helladic period, Late

Weapons and Ammunition