Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Disc 19th-20th century

Editor: Here we have a reproduction of a gold Mycenaean disc by Emile Gilliéron. The octopus design feels really ancient and powerful. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: It's fascinating how the octopus motif recurs across cultures. Consider the power dynamics at play: Mycenaean society, its relationship to the sea, and the octopus as a symbol of both abundance and the unknown. Who held the power to commission and wear such an object? Editor: So, it's about status and connection to the sea? Curator: Absolutely. But also, what anxieties might this object be trying to mediate? What does it mean to reproduce this today? Perhaps understanding our relationship with the ocean, as a source of life, and something we need to protect. Editor: That gives me a whole new perspective on the disc. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's all about questioning the narratives.