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.
Assemblage from a Warrior's Burial
6th century BCE (Archaic)
VO.106 (57.1944, 57.1945, 57.1946, 57.1947)
On view
Figurine with Pinched Face and Geometric Decorations
first half 6th century BCE (Archaic)
48.1922
Scarab with a Centaur and Two Lions Set in a Swivel Ring
6th century BCE (Archaic)
42.157
Aryballos in the Form of a Helmeted Head
early 6th century BCE (Archaic)
48.2126
On view
Hydria with the Fight of Achilles and Memnon
ca. 575-550 BCE (Archaic (Late Corinthian))
48.2230
On view
