EditorialTerracotta jug in the form of Dionysos, Hellenistic, 1st century B.C., Greek or Roman, Terracotta, h. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Vases, Vases modeled into human or animal form were made throughout the Hellenistic period with head-shaped flasks and beakers be...
EditorialWedjat Eye Amulet, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period, 664?30 B.C., From Egypt, Carnelian, L.1.3 cm (1/2 in), One of the most popular amulets in ancient Egypt, the wedjat eye represents the healed eye of the god Horus. It depicts a combination of a human and...
EditorialBronze helmet of Corinthian type, Archaic, early 6th century B.C., Greek, Bronze, Overall: 8 5/8 x 7 3/4 x 11 in. (21.9 x 19.7 x 27.9 cm), Bronzes, The helmet represents a characteristic form of the late seventh and early sixth century B.C. Unusual, ho...