The Bassai Frieze (420–400 BCE)
High in the mountains of Arcadia, far from the great urban centers of classical Greece, the Bassai Frieze once unfolded inside the Temple of Apollo Epikourios as a ring of marble violence, heroism, and divine order.
Greece
A collection of artifacts from Greece, spanning its rich history from ancient times to modernity. These objects, including pottery and sculptures, reflect the nation’s pivotal role in art, philosophy, and culture.
Fragment of a Goat’s Head (c. 500–475 BCE)
What at first glance appears to be a simple fragment of a goat opens the door to questions about myth, movement, and meaning in early Greek art.
Black-Figure Amphora (c.540 BCE)
Produced in the workshops of Attica (the region around Athens), this black-figure amphora features nearly identical scenes on both sides: a central horseman flanked by pairs of standing figures, all framed within reserved red-clay panels beneath a decorative lotus-palmette frieze.
Corinthian Helmet 2 (500–475 BCE)
At first glance, the Corinthian helmet appears to be a classic example of Greek martial craftsmanship from the early 5th century BCE, yet its unusual weight and rich decoration invite closer scrutiny and raise intriguing questions about its true origin.
Red-Figure Kylix (c. 480 BCE)
When lifting the kylix to drink, its painted interior reveals a lively encounter between the god and a dancing satyr, turning an everyday act of drinking into a moment of myth, humor, and reflection on excess and control.
Black-Figure Poseidon Neck Amphora (c. 540 BCE)
The scene has been interpreted as representing either a gathering of gods inculding poseidon for a divine council on Mount Olympus or their departure for the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, a mythological event frequently depicted in Archaic art.
Red-Figure Lekythos (c.490 BCE)
Crafted in Attic ceramic tradition, this lekythos not only served practical purposes but also embodied the artistic pinnacle of late Archaic Greece, blending heroism and sensuality in a way that invites viewers to explore ancient myths and daily life.
Athena Mirror Box (330–270 BCE)
Cast 330–270 BCE, this Greek bronze mirror with gilding bears a riveted Athena relief on its lid.
Archaic Figurine (500s BCE)
Molded in the 6th century BCE, this archaic terracotta figure from Greece seats a human with one hand on the knee and the other holding a small animal.
Corinthian Helmet (625–550 BCE)
Forged between 625 and 550 BCE, this corinthian bronze helmet from ancient Greece shields a hoplite’s head with eye slits and a neck guard.
Statuette of an Athlete (510–500 BCE)
A bronze statuette from 510–500 BCE, depicting a dynamic athlete, likely a javelin thrower, from the late Archaic to early Classical Greek period, measuring 21.5 cm in height.
Apollo the Python-Slayer (350 BCE)
A bronze statue from circa 350 BC, depicting Apollo in a poised stance, cast with copper inlays and detailed features.