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Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger

Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger

1850 - 1924; 1885 - 1939

Emile Gilliéron or son

Mycenaean

Reproduction of original bronze dagger with silver and gold inlaid decoration showing a lion hunt on one side and lions pursuing prey on the opposite. The electrotype includes a handle and a reproduction of a gold pommel with a repoussé lion battling a spotted panther. The original blade and pommel were found separately within the same burial in Grave Circle A at Mycenae.

Electrotype of bronze original with gold and silver; inlaid

Helladic period, Late

Weapons and Ammunition