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 Pair of Earrings with Cow Heads](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_57.589-590_3Qtr_DD_T07.jpg)
Pair of Earrings with Cow Heads
5th century BCE (Late Archaic-Classical)
VO.69 (57.589, 57.590)
On view
![Image for Pegasos Ornament from a Chariot](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_54.882_3Qtr_DD_T06.jpg)
Pegasos Ornament from a Chariot
first half 5th century BCE (Archaic-Classical)
54.882
On view
![Image for One of Odysseus' Men Transformed Into a Pig](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_54.1483_Lft_DD_T13.jpg)
One of Odysseus' Men Transformed Into a Pig
5th century BCE (Archaic-Classical)
54.1483
On view
![Image for Athena](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL2_54.965_Fnt_BW_H48.jpg)
Athena
Original: 5th century BCE; Copy: 1st century BCE-3rd century CE (Roman Imperial)
54.965
![Image for Athena](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL2_54.920_Fnt_BW_H44.jpg)
Athena
Original: 5th century BCE; Copy: 1st century BCE-3rd century CE (Roman Imperial)
54.920