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.
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Earring with Lion-Griffin Head
4th-3rd century BC (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
57.1732
On view
Crouching Woman Playing Knucklebones
4th-3rd century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
48.283
Pair of Bracelets with Antelope-Heads
4th century BCE (Late Classical-early Hellenistic)
VO.89 (57.2021, 57.2022)
On view
Pair of Hoop Earrings with Lion's Head
4th-3rd century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
VO.68 (57.581, 57.582)
On view
Disk-and-Pendant Earring with Eros
4th-3rd century BC (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
57.1496
On view
Draped Woman with a Peaked Cap and Veil
4th-3rd century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
48.281
Standing Woman Leaning on Column
4th-3rd century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
48.272
Type B Kylix Depicting Maenad and Satyr and Women and Athletes
early 4th century BC (Classical)
48.92
Bell Krater with Scenes of Eros and Standing Youth
early 4th century BCE (Classical)
48.73
Handle Depicting a Lion and a Tigress Attacking a Bull
4th-late 1st century BCE (Classical-Hellenistic)
54.872
On view
