Brooch or Pendant of Agamemnon Mask in 18k Gold, 1990s

Description

Gold reproduction of the famous Agamemnon mask, Mycenaean work, in 18k gold. The face is represented on a matte gold … more Gold reproduction of the famous Agamemnon mask, Mycenaean work, in 18k gold. The face is represented on a matte gold sheet, whose details are perfectly followed by the original mask. On the back the gold takes a bright finish, and the contrast is found on one of the sides. It can be used as a brooch or as a pendant. A perfect, original and elegant complement.

About the agamenon mask

The Agamemnon mask, dated from 1,550 B.C. It was discovered in the Acropolis of Micenas in 1876 by archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann.

It is a funeral mask, made in gold, which was placed on the face of the body of those who thought it could be the legendary Greek king Agamemnon. However, archaeological studies confirmed that it was from a previous era, despite which it retained the name. He found himself part of a rich trousseau, full of crowns, other masks, swords, glasses \. were the first samples of Mycenaean art that came to light.

Worked from the back through the technique of embossing in a very fine gold sheet, based on a model made of wood, it is a simple and schematic representation of a male face, although with clear intention of presenting an individualized model.

Although it is represented with the eyes closed, mired in the deep dream of death, the details of the beard, the nose and eyebrows, which stand out on the smooth surface of the mask, enhance the expression of severe sovereignty of the portrait. His beauty and the history of his discovery are part of the myth of Greece.

Total weight: 13.53 g

Total dimensions: 3.8 x 3.88 x 0.77 cm. less