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

Editor: Here we have a reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Disc by Emile Gilliéron or son, it looks like it's made of metal. What strikes me is the image of the insect or butterfly. How do you interpret this work? Curator: Given Gilliéron’s role in recreating Minoan and Mycenaean artifacts, it's critical to ask: whose stories are being amplified here? Does this reproduction perpetuate a colonial gaze by reconstructing a past through a modern, Western lens, potentially overshadowing indigenous voices and interpretations? Editor: That's a fascinating point! It makes me think about authenticity and who gets to define it. Curator: Exactly. It challenges us to consider the power dynamics inherent in archaeological reconstructions and their impact on shaping our understanding of ancient cultures.