Ancient Greece
The Walters' outstanding collection of ancient Greek art illustrates the history and culture of Greece from the Cycladic to the Hellenistic period (ca. 3rd millennium–1st century BC). It ranges from engraved gemstones to exceptionalvases and marble statues. Among the dazzling jewelry in the ancient treasury are the extraordinary Olbia bracelets, which are encrusted with multicolored gemstones.
The Walters' outstanding collection of ancient Greek art illustrates the history and culture of Greece from the Cycladic to the Hellenistic period (ca. 3rd millennium–1st century BC). It ranges from engraved gemstones to exceptionalvases and marble statues. Among the dazzling jewelry in the ancient treasury are the extraordinary Olbia bracelets, which are encrusted with multicolored gemstones.
Rhyton in the Form of a Bull's Head
ca. 16th century BCE or early 20th century (Late Minoan or modern)
23.194
Goddess or Priestess
16th century BCE or early 20th century (Late Minoan or modern)
71.1090
On view
Fragment of a Vase
16th century BCE or early 20th century (Late Minoan or modern)
23.195
Cylinder Seal with Figures, a Winged Genius, and Animals
16th-14th century BCE (Late Cypriot)
42.811
Sealstone of a Bull
ca. 1500 BCE or early 20th century (Late Minoan or modern)
42.769
On view
Long-Beaked Jug with Paper Nautilus
1420-1370 BCE (Late Helladic IIIA1)
48.2098
On view
Stirrup Jar with Geometric Decoration
14th century BCE (Late Helladic IIIA2)
48.2084
On view
Openwork Spherical Pendant
8th-7th century BCE (Geometric-Orientalizing)
54.2920
On view
Elongated Pierced Pendant
8th-7th century BCE (Geometric-Orientalizing)
54.2921
On view
Globular Jug with Concentric Circle Decoration
8th-7th century BCE (Cypro-Archaic I)
48.2341
On view
Globular Jug with Geometric Decoration
8th-7th century BCE (Cypro-Archaic I)
48.2347
On view
