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 or Scaraboid Intaglio with a Griffin Set in a Swivel Ring
5th century BCE (Late Archaic-Classical)
42.124
Shoulder Lekythos Depicting Nike (?) Pouring from a Patera at an Altar
ca. 480-470 BC (Classical)
48.257
Shoulder Lekythos Depicting a Woman with a Hydria at a Fountain
ca. 480-470 BC (Classical)
48.256
Amphora Depicting a Youth with Petasos and Woman and an Athlete
ca. 460-450 BCE (Classical)
48.56
Column Krater Depicting Symposiasts and a Satyr Dancing with Youths
ca. 460-450 BCE (Classical)
48.66