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.
Allegorical Group of Triumphant Ptolemy
early 2nd century BCE (?) (Ptolemaic)
54.1050
On view
Pair of Hoop Earrings with Bull Heads
2nd-1st century BC (Hellenistic)
VO.86 (57.1730, 57.1731)
On view
Intaglio with a Dancing Satyr Set in a Ring
2nd-1st century BCE (Hellenistic (?))
42.108
On view
Intaglio with Bust of a Woman Set in a Ring
2nd-1st century BCE (Hellenistic-Ptolemaic)
42.1106
Pair of Disk-and-Amphora Pendant Earrings
2nd-1st century BC (Hellenistic)
VO.71 (57.610, 57.611)
On view
Pair of Disk-and-Pyramid Pendant Earrings
2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
VO.84 (57.1671, 57.1672)
On view
Intaglio with Achilles and Cheiron Set in a Ring
2nd-1st century BC (Roman Imperial)
42.1161
Seated Muse or Nymph on Rock (Adaptation of Urania Type)
2nd century BCE (Hellenistic)
23.84
On view
Intaglio with the Head of Cleopatra II
ca. 175-115 BCE (Hellenistic-Ptolemaic)
42.1319
On view
Intaglio with Jugate Heads of Isis and Serapis
late 2nd-early 1st century BCE (Ptolemaic)
42.185
Bracelets from the Olbia Treasure
Elements: late 2nd century BCE; Setting: 1st century BCE (Hellenistic)
VO.59 (57.375, 57.376)
On view
