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.
Head of an Athlete
1st century BCE-1st century CE (Late Hellenistic-Roman Imperial)
23.103
On view
Aphrodite
1st century BCE-1st century CE (Late Hellenistic-early Roman Imperial)
54.610
Youth of the Narcissus Type
Roman copy: 1st century BCE-1st century CE (Classical-Roman)
23.26
On view
