The 8 piece gallery shows the progression of Greece starting in the Bronze Age and going into the Hellenistic Period. The various pieces of this museum will provide valuable insights about the culture, the politics, the economies, the roles of women, and the influence of Greece which allowed it to shape the world.
Cycladic female statue (canonical type, Spedos variety), Unknown, "2800-2300 BC" - "", From the collection of: Museum of Cycladic Art
Cycladic female statue. Made in the early Bronze Age between 2800-2300 B.C. It is believed that this statue was made in Keros, Greece in the Cyclades.
Bronze double axe inscribed with Linear A, -1700/-1450, From the collection of: British Museum
This Bronze double axe is of Minoan origin. It was made in Crete during the Late Minoan Era between 1700-1450 B.C.
Part of a burial larnax, Unknown, "1350-1150 BC" - "", From the collection of: Museum of Cycladic Art
Part of a burial larnax that is unique to Mycenaean culture. Although the location of its creation is unknown, its was created in 730 B.C.
Late Geometric Cup, Unknown, about 730 B.C., From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
This Late Geometric Cup was created in Athens, Greece in 730 B.C.
Silver stater, unknown artist, -0525/-0515, From the collection of: Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
This Silver Stater is a type of coin created between 525-515 B.C. This coin was minted on the island of Thasos in Greece.
Grave Stele of Pollis, Unknown, about 480 B.C., From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
This sculpture is a dedication to a warrior. This dedication was created around 480 B.C. and was a dedication to a soldier from Megara, Greece.
Decrees for Samos., Unknown, 405/4 and 403/2 BC, From the collection of: Acropolis Museum
This is a tablet that provides evidence of the military alliances during the Pelloponesian War. This tablet was made about 405 or in 403 B.C. This was likely made in the city of Athens and presented to the people of Samos.
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Alexander the Great, Greek, minted in Ephesus, Asia Minor, 306-281 B.C., Issued by King Lysimachus of Thrace, From the collection of: The Art Institute of Chicago
Coin engraved with an image of Alexander the Great. The coin is Greek, made between 306-281 B.C. However this coin was minted in Asia Minor.
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