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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1910.20.21
People
Emile Gilliéron or son, Swiss (1850 - 1924; 1885 - 1939)
Title
Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Bead
Classification
Jewelry
Work Type
jewelry
Date
19th-20th century
Period
Helladic period, Late
Culture
Mycenaean
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/59582

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Electrotype of gold original; intaglio
Technique
Electrotype
Dimensions
1.9 x 1.1 cm (3/4 x 7/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of James Loeb
Accession Year
1910
Object Number
1910.20.21
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Reproduction of gold bead showing a man slaying a lion in intaglio. The original was found in Grave Circle A at Mycenae. It was possibly part of a necklace originally.
Commentary
Schliemann believed this to be a representation of Hercules slaying the Nemean Lion.

Verification Level

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