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.
Scarab with Herakles Holding a Club and a Bow Set in a Swivel Ring
late 6th century BCE (Archaic)
42.158
Kylix Depicting a Standing Youth and Two Youths Bathing
ca. 510 BC (Early Classical)
48.89
Pseudo-Panathenaic Amphora with a Musical Competition
ca. 500-485 BCE (Late Archaic)
48.2107
Pseudo-Panathenaic Amphora with Discus Thrower
ca. 500-485 BCE (Late Archaic-early Classical)
48.2109
On view
