Europe

European antiquities represent the long and varied cultural history of the continent. These objects reflect artistic traditions, technological developments, and social practices that shaped everyday life and cultural expression across different periods.

Tanagra terracotta female figurine draped in himation over chiton, 330–200 BCE

Female Figurine (330-200 BCE)

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Pressed into form between 330 and 200 BCE, this terracotta female figurine from Tanagra stands draped in a himation over a chiton, with a rolled hairstyle.

Greek vessel ornament of a banqueter holding an omphalos, 400–375 BCE

Vessel Ornament of Banqueter Holding an Omphalos (400-375 BCE)

Antiquities Etruria Europe Household Items

Forged around 400–375 BCE, this bronze figurine grips a phiale mesomphalos, perched as a decoration on an Etruscan basin’s rim.

Greek vessel ornament of a lyre player, 400–375 BCE

Vessel Ornament of Lyre Player (400-375 BCE)

Antiquities Etruria Europe Household Items

Built around 400–375 BCE, this lyre player bronze figurine fixes a reclining banqueter with a lyre and pick, set to decorate a basin’s rim.

Etruscan bronze vessel ornament of a reclining flutist, 400–375 BCE

Vessel Ornament of Reclining Flutist (400-375 BCE)

Antiquities Etruria Europe Household Items

Molded between 400 and 375 BCE, this bronze flutist figurine positions a reclining musician with pipes, likely topping a banquet basin.

Ancient Greek bronze relief applique with copper inlays, showing Tritoness or Scylla, late 200s BCE

Tritoness or Scylla Relief Applique (200s BCE)

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Formed in the late 200s BCE, this scylla or tritoness bronze relief with copper inlays molds a female bust with seaweed attire and webbed ears, hinting at a sea creature.