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Reproduction of a fake gold snake goddess statuette

Emile Gilliéron 

Period:
Modern
Date:
early 20th century
Culture:
Minoan
Medium:
gilt copper alloy electrotype
Dimensions:
H.: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Credit Line:
Rogers Fund, 1921
Accession Number:
21.189
  • Description

    A number of fake Minoan artworks were being manufactured and sold on the art market in the early 20th century. The original of this statuette, which was originally acquired by the Herakleion Museum as authentic, is one such fake that was produced sometime before 1920.

  • References

    Richter, Gisela M.A. 1922. "Cretan Reproductions." Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art 17(3): p. 61.

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