Reproduction of a Shroud Pin

1913.01.0003

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Artifact Identification Reproduction of a Shroud Pin   (1913.01.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker Emile Gillieron & Fils, Athens.
Geographic Location
Period/Date Helladic
Culture Mycenaean

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 5.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 0.1 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 9 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Metallization
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Mykenische Altertümer (sales catalogue). Stuttgart: Kast & Ebinger, s.d.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data

Original is one of six inscribed repousse gold disks from Grave III at the Citadel, Mycenae.

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Illustration: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Mykenischer und Kretischer (Minoischer) Altertumer. No. 69, plate 28.

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