Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger
1850 - 1924; 1885 - 1939
Emile Gilliéron or son
Mycenaean
Reproduction of original with bronze blade with gold and silver inlay showing hunting cats attacking ducks or other birds along the banks of a river which is lined with papyrus-lotus plants and filled with fish shown in silver. Often referred to as the "Nilotic" dagger because of the Egyptian imagery and style. The reproduction includes an imitation gold handle and pommel not preserved on the original. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae.
Electrotype of bronze original with gold and silver; inlaid
Helladic period, Late