Mycenaean Gold Kylix Cup Greek Benaki Museum Athens Bronze Silver #2108
The Kylix from Dendra, Argolis is embossed with a representation of hounds reflecting the Achaeans’ love for hunting. An exquisite specimen of Mycenaean metalwork, a craft which was practiced and controlled by major royal courts, dating back to the 13th century BC. It was probably placed as a funerary gift into royal graves. Height 9 cm, Diameter 8.5 cm. Gold-plated bronze, Gold-plated silver.