Early Dynastic. 3200-3150 BC ​​ Hathor began to be worshipped. Corpses were wrapped in mats or furs. Then enclosed in pots, clay coffins,...

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Ancient Egyptian Art and Terminology

Bread and Salt Plate Khlebnikov I.P. and Sons & Co. Russian 1888 Silver, silver-gilt, enamel 47.20.380 Welcoming guests with a ceremonial...

The Collection After an international tour, VMFA’s renowned collection of Fabergé has returned to the museum. Five new galleries have...

Black-Figured Amphora and Lid with the apotheosis of Herakles Attributed to, Antimenes Painter, or his manner Greek (Attic) ca. 520-510...

ANCIENT GOLD Gold is Zeus’s child, nothing erodes or consumes it. It conquers the mind of man and is the most powerful of...

Adaptation of Apollo Lykeios by Praxiteles Roman 2nd century Marble 96.6 “The place…is dedicated to the Apollo Lykeios [the wolf]. You...

Black-Figured Kalpis (Water Jug) Greek (Attic) 500 BC Terracotta 60.32 The archer’s soft, pointed cap identifies him as a Scythian, whom...