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.
Handle in the Form of a Man Holding Lions
second half 6th century BCE (Archaic)
54.912
On view
Amphora with Dionysus with Entourage and Departure Scene
ca. 530 BCE (Archaic)
48.12
On view
Belly Amphora with the Reclamation of Helen and Herakles and Kerberos
540-530 BCE (Archaic)
48.16
On view
Kylix Depicting a Driver in a Quadriga on One Side and Horseman on the Other
540-530 BCE (Archaic)
48.39
Volute Krater Depicting Herakles, a Lion, Combat and Spectators
ca. 525-500 BCE (Archaic)
48.29
Amphora Depicting Gigantomachy and Contest Between Herakles and Kyknos
ca. 520 BCE (Archaic)
48.22
Neck Amphora with Herakles and the Erymanthian Boar
ca. 520 BCE (Archaic)
48.253
On view
Neck Amphora with Scenes of Peleus, Thetis, and Achilles
ca. 520-510 BCE (Archaic)
48.18
On view
Neck Amphora with Herakles and Apollo Fighting Over the Delphic Tripod
ca. 520 BCE (Archaic)
48.21
On view
