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.
Siren with a Kithara from a Grave Monument
2nd half 4th century BCE (Classical-early Hellenistic)
23.3
On view
Dish with Vegetal Decoration
second half 4th century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
48.108
Banquet Relief
second half 4th century BCE (Late Classical-Early Hellenistic)
23.222
On view
Bell Krater with Three Women and Three Youths
ca. 330-320 BCE (Hellenistic)
48.2761
On view
Crouching Women Playing Knucklebones
ca. 330-100 BC (Hellenistic)
VO.19 (48.303, 48.304)
On view
Drachma of Alexander III (the Great)
mid 4th-late 1st century BCE (Hellenistic)
59.528
On view
Acrobat Performing a Handstand
late 4th-late 1st century BCE (Hellenistic-Ptolemaic)
54.703
On view
