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.
![Image for Pair of Earrings with the Head of an African](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL9_57.1562-1563_Fnt_BW_C79.jpg)
Pair of Earrings with the Head of an African
3rd century BC (Hellenistic)
VO.82 (57.1562, 57.1563)
![Image for Funeral Urn with Battle Scene and Woman Reclining on Lid](https://art.thewalters.org/wp-content/themes/art-thewalters-org/assets/images/temp/card-placeholder@2x.jpg)
Funeral Urn with Battle Scene and Woman Reclining on Lid
3rd-2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
48.2435
![Image for Aged Herakles](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_54.764_Fnt_DD_T08.jpg)
Aged Herakles
Roman copy: 1st century BCE-1st century CE; Greek original: 3rd century BCE (Hellenistic-Roman Imperial)
54.764
On view
![Image for Intaglio with Bust of a Ptolemaic Queen Set in a Mount](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS3_42.1339_Fnt_DD_T15.jpg)
Intaglio with Bust of a Ptolemaic Queen Set in a Mount
3rd-2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
42.1339
On view
![Image for Incense Burner in the Form of a Female Head](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_48.2525_Fnt_DD_T14.jpg)
Incense Burner in the Form of a Female Head
3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)
48.2525
On view
![Image for Head of a Maiden with "Lampadion" Hairstyle](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_23.140_Fnt_DD_T12.jpg)
Head of a Maiden with "Lampadion" Hairstyle
3rd-2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
23.140
On view
![Image for Finger Ring with a Medallion with a Woman's Head in Profile](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL7_71.609_Fnt_TR_C81IA-tms.jpg)
Finger Ring with a Medallion with a Woman's Head in Profile
3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)
71.609
![Image for Finger Ring with a Medallion with a Woman's Head in Profile](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL7_71.608_Fnt_TR_C81IA-tms.jpg)
Finger Ring with a Medallion with a Woman's Head in Profile
3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)
71.608
![Image for Papposilenos Playing the Double Flute](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_54.1076_Fnt_DD_T13.jpg)
Papposilenos Playing the Double Flute
3rd-2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
54.1076
On view