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 Handle in the Form of a Man Holding Lions](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_54.912_Fnt_DD_T06.jpg)
Handle in the Form of a Man Holding Lions
second half 6th century BCE (Archaic)
54.912
On view
![Image for Amphora with Dionysus with Entourage and Departure Scene](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_48.12_SideA_DD_T07.jpg)
Amphora with Dionysus with Entourage and Departure Scene
ca. 530 BCE (Archaic)
48.12
On view
![Image for Belly Amphora with the Reclamation of Helen and Herakles and Kerberos](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_48.16_SideA_DD_T08.jpg)
Belly Amphora with the Reclamation of Helen and Herakles and Kerberos
540-530 BCE (Archaic)
48.16
On view
![Image for Kylix Depicting a Driver in a Quadriga on One Side and Horseman on the Other](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL2_48.39_Fnt_BW_C40.jpg)
Kylix Depicting a Driver in a Quadriga on One Side and Horseman on the Other
540-530 BCE (Archaic)
48.39
![Image for Volute Krater Depicting Herakles, a Lion, Combat and Spectators](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_48.29_VwA_DD_T09.jpg)
Volute Krater Depicting Herakles, a Lion, Combat and Spectators
ca. 525-500 BCE (Archaic)
48.29
![Image for Amphora Depicting Gigantomachy and Contest Between Herakles and Kyknos](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL2_48.22_Fnt_BW.jpg)
Amphora Depicting Gigantomachy and Contest Between Herakles and Kyknos
ca. 520 BCE (Archaic)
48.22
![Image for Neck Amphora with Herakles and the Erymanthian Boar](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_48.253_SideA_DD_T08.jpg)
Neck Amphora with Herakles and the Erymanthian Boar
ca. 520 BCE (Archaic)
48.253
On view
![Image for Neck Amphora with Scenes of Peleus, Thetis, and Achilles](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_48.18_SideB_DD_T07.jpg)
Neck Amphora with Scenes of Peleus, Thetis, and Achilles
ca. 520-510 BCE (Archaic)
48.18
On view
![Image for Neck Amphora with Herakles and Apollo Fighting Over the Delphic Tripod](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_48.21_SideA_DD_T08.jpg)
Neck Amphora with Herakles and Apollo Fighting Over the Delphic Tripod
ca. 520 BCE (Archaic)
48.21
On view