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.
Male Figure from a Wrestling Group
late 4th-late 1st century BCE (Hellenistic)
54.700
On view
Acrobat Performing a Handstand
late 4th-late 1st century BCE (Hellenistic-Ptolemaic)
54.703
On view
Lid of Cosmetic Box in the Form of a Papyrus Capital
330-304 BCE (Ptolemaic)
48.476
On view
Torso of a Man with Drapery Behind the Left Shoulder
late 4th-mid 2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
23.67
Head and Torso of a Figure, Possibly Herakles (?)
late 4th-mid 2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
23.70
Seated Goddess Rayet-tawy (Rat-taoui)
late 4th-late 1st century BCE (Ptolemaic)
22.82
On view
Pair of Earrings with Eros
late 4th-early 3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)
VO.80 (57.1498, 57.1499)
On view
