1977.216.2198: Reproduction of a Gold Vapheio Cup
Vessels
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1977.216.2198
- People
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Emile Gilliéron or son, Swiss (1850 - 1924; 1885 - 1939)
- Title
- Reproduction of a Gold Vapheio Cup
- Other Titles
- Former Title: GILT CUP (ELECTROTYPE) COPY OF GOLD CUP FROM VAPHI O
- Classification
- Vessels
- Work Type
- vessel
- Date
- 19th-20th century
- Period
- Helladic period, Late
- Culture
- Mycenaean
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/290437
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Electrotype of gold original; repoussé
- Technique
- Electrotype
- Dimensions
- 8.8 x 10.5 cm (3 7/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Gift of Mr. H. W. Bell Esq.
- Accession Year
- 1977
- Object Number
- 1977.216.2198
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
- Reproduction of a gold Vapheio cup with repoussé decoration showing a wild bull hunt in action. The original was found in a tholos tomb in Vapheio, Laconia.
Verification Level
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