Harvard Art Museums > 1926.32.21: Reproduction of Mycenaean Sword Weapons and Ammunition Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Reproduction of Mycenaean Sword (Emile Gilliéron or son) , 1926.32.21,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Apr 26, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/292016. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1926.32.21 People Emile Gilliéron or son, Swiss (1850 - 1924; 1885 - 1939) Title Reproduction of Mycenaean Sword Classification Weapons and Ammunition Work Type sword Date 19th-20th century Period Helladic period, Late Culture Mycenaean Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/292016 Physical Descriptions Medium Electrotype of original bronze blade with wood and agate; incised Technique Electrotype Dimensions 78.5 cm (30 7/8 in.) Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer Accession Year 1926 Object Number 1926.32.21 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description 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. Verification Level This record was created from historic documentation and may not have been reviewed by a curator; it may be inaccurate or incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
