Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger 19th-20th century

Editor: Here we have a reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger by Emile Gilliéron, residing at the Harvard Art Museums. The dagger is about 13 inches long and appears to be made of bronze. What stories do you think this object can tell? Curator: The dagger form itself speaks of power and authority. Note the hunting scene depicted. Hunting scenes are loaded with cultural meaning. Do you see how they symbolically represent man's mastery over nature? Editor: Yes, I see the figures hunting; it seems significant that they are depicted so prominently. Curator: Exactly. This reproduction serves as a tangible link to the past, evoking a sense of cultural memory. The figures echo heroic narratives passed down through generations. Editor: This makes me think about how objects can carry so much more than their physical form. Thanks.