Hellenistic Collection (#5)

Architectural Relief Depicting the Gigantomachy (Battle Between Gods and Giants), 3rd-2nd cent. BCE. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Relief Depicting the Gigantomachy (Battle Between Gods and Giants), 3rd-2nd century BCE

Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), 2nd-mid-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), 2nd-mid-1st century BCE

Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), late 6th-early 5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), late 6th-early 5th century BCE

Aryballos (Container for Oil), late 6th-early 5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Aryballos (Container for Oil), late 6th-early 5th century BCE

Bottle, early 3rd-early 2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bottle, early 3rd-early 2nd century BCE

Oinochoe (Pitcher), mid-4th-early 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Oinochoe (Pitcher), mid-4th-early 3rd century BCE

Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), mid-4th-early 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), mid-4th-early 3rd century BCE

Bottle, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bottle, 2nd-1st century BCE

Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), Hellenistic, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), Hellenistic, 2nd-1st century BCE

Edfu Temple Ceiling Art, Egypt. Creator: Viet Chu
Edfu Temple Ceiling Art, Egypt

Columns of Edfu, Egypt. Creator: Viet Chu
Columns of Edfu, Egypt

Pilgrim Flask (Bian Hu), Sui (581-618) or early Tang dynasty (618-907), c. late 6th/7th century

Statue of Young Dionysos, 100 BCE-100 CE. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Young Dionysos, 100 BCE-100 CE. Hellenistic or Roman; Eastern Mediterranean

Finger Ring, probably mid-3rd-early 2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring, probably mid-3rd-early 2nd century BCE. Hellenistic or early Roman; eastern Mediterranean, Syria

Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), 2nd-1st century BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus VII Euergetes Sidetes, 138-129 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus III The Great, 223-187 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus III The Great, 223-187 BCE

Octadrachm (Coin) Portraying Queen Arsinoe II, After 270 BCE, issued by King Ptolemy II or III

Bowl, mid-2nd-early 1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bowl, mid-2nd-early 1st century BCE. Glass. Late Hellenistic or early Roman; eastern Mediterranean, probably coast of Syria or Palestine

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Demetrios I Soter, 162-150 BCE, Reign of Demetrios I Soter

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antiochos VIII Grypos, 104-96 BCE, (121-96 BCE)
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antiochos VIII Grypos, 104-96 BCE, reign of Antiochos VIII Grypos (121-96 BCE)

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithridates VI, 90-89 BCE, reign of Mithradates VI of Pontus and Bithynia (120-63 BCE)

Pentadrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy I Soter, 285-247 BCE, issued by King Ptolemy II Philadelphos

Octadrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy III Euergetes, Ptolemaic Period (221-205 BCE), issued by King Ptolemy IV, reign of Ptolemy III Euergetes (247-222 BCE)

Coin Portraying King Ptolemy of Cyprus, 68-67 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying King Ptolemy of Cyprus, 68-67 BCE

Statuette of a Seated Girl, 330-320 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of a Seated Girl, 330-320 BCE

Coin Depicting the God Zeus, 222-204 BCE, issued by Ptolomy IV (?). Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Zeus, 222-204 BCE, issued by Ptolomy IV (?)

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Ptolemy I Soter, 305-284 BCE and later. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Ptolemy I Soter, 305-284 BCE and later

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy, 367-284 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy, 367-284 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Ptolemy I, 176-175 BCE, Reign of Ptolemy VI (181-145 BCE)

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, 146-145 BCE, Reign of Ptolemy VIII Euergetes (146-116 BCE)

Earring with Dolphin Head Finial, 3rd-2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Earring with Dolphin Head Finial, 3rd-2nd century BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy I, 367-284 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy I, 367-284 BCE

Dish, Mid-2nd-early 1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Dish, Mid-2nd-early 1st century BCE. Cast mosaic glass technique. Hellenistic or early Roman; eastern Mediterranean

Coin Portraying Queen Cleopatra I as the Goddess Isis, 146-127 BCE, issued by Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II

Coin Depicting the God Zeus, 117-111 BCE, issued by Ptolemy X (Soter II)

Coin Depicting the God Asklepios (?), probably Late Hellenistic Period, about 200 / 133 BCE
Coin Depicting the God Asklepios (?), probably Late Hellenistic Period, about 200/133 BCE

Side Panel of a Sarcophagus, First half of the 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Side Panel of a Sarcophagus, First half of the 3rd century

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Philippus I Philadelphus, 92-83 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Philippus I Philadelphus, 92-83 BCE

Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus Amarios, 280-146 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus Amarios, 280-146 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus II Theos, 261-246 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus II Theos, 261-246 BCE, Reign of Antiochus II Theos (261-246 BCE)

Amulet of an Ichneumon (?), Egypt, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (?) (about 7th-1st centuries BCE)

Amulet of a Djed Column, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Amulet of a Djed Column, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)

Amulet of the Goddess Isis with Horus as a Child, Egypt, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (7th-1st centuries BCE)

Fragment of a Floral Inlay, Italy, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period, (1st century BCE-1st century CE)

Fragment of an Inlay Depicting a Fish, Roman Empire, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period, (1st century BCE-1st century CE)

Amulet of the Goddess Isis, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (?) (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Amulet of the Goddess Isis, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (?) (332-30 BCE)

Fragment of a Floral Inlay, Roman Empire, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period, (1st century BCE-1st century CE)

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The Hellenistic period, spanning from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the establishment of the Roman Empire in 31 BC, was a time of immense cultural and artistic growth. This era produced some of the most iconic and breathtaking works that continue to captivate us today. One such masterpiece is the Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer. Discovered on Rome's Quirinal Hill in 1885, this Hellenistic Greek sculpture depicts a seated boxer with his battered body showcasing his physical prowess and determination. Another renowned piece from this period is the Winged Victory of Samothrace or Nike of Samothrace. This stunning marble statue portrays Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, standing triumphantly atop a ship's prow. The dynamic composition and intricate detailing make it an enduring symbol of grace and power. The Pergamon Altar offers yet another glimpse into Hellenistic artistry. One panel showcases Athena battling against Alcyoneus, a giant from Greek mythology. The dramatic scene captures Athena's strength as she defends herself against her formidable opponent. In terms of cartography, Ptolemy's Map of the World stands out as one of history's earliest attempts at creating an accurate representation of our planet. Created around AD 150 by Claudius Ptolemy, this map provides valuable insights into ancient geography and navigation techniques. Moving beyond sculptures and maps, we find ourselves marveling at architectural wonders like Babylon's Ishtar Gate. Adorned with vibrant blue glazed tiles depicting mythical creatures such as lions and dragons, this gate served as a grand entrance to King Nebuchadnezzar II's palace complex. Hellenistic culture extended far beyond just art; it encompassed philosophy too. Aristotle emerged during this period as one its greatest thinkers whose ideas continue to shape our understanding today. Babylonian wall tiles offer further evidence of the Hellenistic influence in Mesopotamia.