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.
Handle Depicting a Lion and a Tigress Attacking a Bull
4th-late 1st century BCE (Classical-Hellenistic)
54.872
On view
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Earring with Lion-Griffin Head
4th-3rd century BC (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
57.1732
On view
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
Type B Kylix Depicting Maenad and Satyr and Women and Athletes
early 4th century BC (Classical)
48.92
Intaglio with Oedipus and the Sphinx Set in a Ring
4th-3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)
42.465
Funerary Relief with Girl, Bird and Fan
4th century BCE (Late Classical-Early Hellenistic)
23.38
Bell Krater with Scenes of Eros and Standing Youth
early 4th century BCE (Classical)
48.73
Necklace with Clasp of Two Bull Heads
4th-3rd century BC (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
57.598
On view
