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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
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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

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