Reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Disc by Emile Gilliéron or son

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

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Dimensions: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)

Copyright: CC0 1.0

Editor: This is a reproduction of a Gold Mycenaean Disc, and it’s credited to either Emile Gilliéron or his son. I find its symmetrical, almost floral, design quite striking. What first catches your eye? Curator: It's the deceptive nature of reproductions that intrigue me. Is it a faithful copy, or does it subtly reinterpret the original? Does the artist’s hand, intentionally or not, leave its own imprint on history? I wonder if the creator felt a connection to the past. Editor: That's a fantastic point. So, it’s as much about the re-creator's interpretation as the original artifact? Curator: Exactly! It's a conversation across time, a whisper passed down through generations of artisans. What do you make of it now? Editor: That makes me think about how we are also interpreting this piece, creating our own perspective. Thanks!

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