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.
Pair of Earrings with the Head of an African
3rd century BC (Hellenistic)
VO.82 (57.1562, 57.1563)
On view
Funeral Urn with Battle Scene and Woman Reclining on Lid
3rd-2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
48.2435
Aged Herakles
Roman copy: 1st century BCE-1st century CE; Greek original: 3rd century BCE (Hellenistic-Roman Imperial)
54.764
Intaglio with Bust of a Ptolemaic Queen Set in a Mount
3rd-2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
42.1339
On view
Incense Burner in the Form of a Female Head
3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)
48.2525
On view
Head of a Maiden with "Lampadion" Hairstyle
3rd-2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
23.140
On view
Finger Ring with a Medallion with a Woman's Head in Profile
3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)
71.609
Finger Ring with a Medallion with a Woman's Head in Profile
3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)
71.608
Papposilenos Playing the Double Flute
3rd-2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
54.1076
On view
Hercules
Roman copy: 1st century BCE-1st century CE; Greek original: 3rd century BCE (Roman Imperial)
23.74