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2nd Century Bc Collection (page 6)

"Exploring the Richness of the 2nd Century BC

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 168 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 168 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 168 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting a Double Cornucopia, Hasmonaean Dynasty (135-76 BCE)... (103-76 BCE)

Coin Depicting a Double Cornucopia, Hasmonaean Dynasty (135-76 BCE)... (103-76 BCE)
Coin Depicting a Double Cornucopia, Hasmonaean Dynasty (135-76 BCE), reign of Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 BCE)

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown

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

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd century BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele or Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele or Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele or Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus VII Euergetes Sidetes, 138-129 BCE

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

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus III The Great, 223-187 BCE. Creator: Unknown

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

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Statuette of a Siren, 3rd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Statuette of a Siren, 3rd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of a Siren, 3rd-1st century BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Bowl, mid-2nd-early 1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown

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

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Philetairos of Pergamon, 241-197 BCE, Issued by Attalos I

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Philetairos of Pergamon, 241-197 BCE, Issued by Attalos I Soter Reign of Philetairos of Pergamon, 282-263 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting a Cista with Snake, 133-67 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting a Cista with Snake, 133-67 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting a Cista with Snake, 133-67 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo Gryneios, 189 BCE or later. Creator: Unknown

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo Gryneios, 189 BCE or later. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo Gryneios, 189 BCE or later

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting a Palm Tree, 132-135. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Palm Tree, 132-135. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Palm Tree, 132-135

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Demetrios I Soter, 162-150 BCE, Reign of Demetrios I Soter

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

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antiochos VIII Grypos, 104-96 BCE, (121-96 BCE)

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)

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Dionysos, after 146 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Dionysos, after 146 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Dionysos, after 146 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, late 2nd BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, late 2nd BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, late 2nd BCE-1st century CE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting a Male Head, before 190 BCE (?). Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Male Head, before 190 BCE (?). Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Male Head, before 190 BCE (?)

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, 146-145 BCE, Reign of Ptolemy

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

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Earring with Dolphin Head Finial, 3rd-2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown

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

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting a Sphinx, 301-109 BCE (?). Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Sphinx, 301-109 BCE (?). Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Sphinx, 301-109 BCE (?)

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the Hero Perseus, 178-168 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Hero Perseus, 178-168 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Perseus, 178-168 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the Hero Perseus, 220-178 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Hero Perseus, 220-178 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Perseus, 220-178 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting a Bearded Head, about 300-67 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Bearded Head, about 300-67 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Bearded Head, about 300-67 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Demetrius II Nikator of Syria, 130-129 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Demetrius II Nikator of Syria, 130-129 BCE, Reign of Demetrius II Nikator of Syria, 145-139 BCE and 129-125 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the God Asklepios, about 200-133 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the God Asklepios, about 200-133 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Asklepios, about 200-133 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Double-Spouted Orangeware Bottle, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Double-Spouted Orangeware Bottle, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Double-Spouted Orangeware Bottle, 650/150 B.C. Paracas, possibly Cerro Blanco, Ocucaje area, Ica Valley, Peru

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Tetras (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri, 203-89 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Tetras (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri, 203-89 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetras (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri, 203-89 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Jar with Abstract Human Face Painted on Shoulder, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Jar with Abstract Human Face Painted on Shoulder, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Jar with Abstract Human Face Painted on Shoulder, 650/150 B.C. Ica Valley, Peru

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Gourd-Shaped Blackware Jar with Modeled Monkey Handle, A. D. 1000 / 1450. Creator: Unknown

Gourd-Shaped Blackware Jar with Modeled Monkey Handle, A. D. 1000 / 1450. Creator: Unknown
Gourd-Shaped Blackware Jar with Modeled Monkey Handle, A.D. 1000/1450. Peru, possibly Lambayeque or Inca-Chimu

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Gourd-Shaped Blackware Jar with Standing Puma on Shoulder, 200 B. C. / A. D. 200

Gourd-Shaped Blackware Jar with Standing Puma on Shoulder, 200 B. C. / A. D. 200
Gourd-Shaped Blackware Jar with Standing Puma on Shoulder, 200 B.C./A.D. 200. Salinar, Peru

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the God Zeus and Consort (?), about 137-127 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the God Zeus and Consort (?), about 137-127 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Zeus and Consort (?), about 137-127 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting a Bundle of Twigs, Hashmonean Dynasty (136-135 BCE)

Coin Depicting a Bundle of Twigs, Hashmonean Dynasty (136-135 BCE), reign of Simon Macccabeus

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd-1st century BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Portraying Queen Cleopatra I as the Goddess Isis, 146-127 BCE

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

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting a Boar, about 190 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Boar, about 190 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Boar, about 190 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting a Boeotian Shield, 196-146 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Boeotian Shield, 196-146 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Boeotian Shield, 196-146 BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting the God Zeus, 117-111 BCE, issued by Ptolemy X (Soter II)

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

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Coin Depicting a Dove, late 3rd-early 2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Dove, late 3rd-early 2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Dove, late 3rd-early 2nd century BCE

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Vessel with Abstract Feline and Falcon-Head Spout, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Vessel with Abstract Feline and Falcon-Head Spout, 650 / 150 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Vessel with Abstract Feline and Falcon-Head Spout, 650/150 B.C. Paracas, Ocucaje area, Ica Valley, Peru

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9), c. 2nd century B

Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9), c. 2nd century B
Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9), c. 2nd century B.C. Probably Shaanxi province

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Yakshi Standing on a Fishtailed Mythical Beast (Makara), 2nd century B. C. / 2nd century A. D

Yakshi Standing on a Fishtailed Mythical Beast (Makara), 2nd century B. C. / 2nd century A. D
Yakshi Standing on a Fishtailed Mythical Beast (Makara), 2nd century B.C./2nd century A.D

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Cocoon-Shaped Flask (Jianxinghu), Qin or early Western Han dynasty

Cocoon-Shaped Flask (Jianxinghu), Qin or early Western Han dynasty, late 3rd/2nd century B.C. Probably Shaanxi or Hunan province

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Mountain-Shaped Incense Burner (Boshan Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9)

Mountain-Shaped Incense Burner (Boshan Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9)
Mountain-Shaped Incense Burner (Boshan Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9). Probably Guangdong or Guangxi province

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Incense Burner (Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9). Creator: Unknown

Incense Burner (Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9). Creator: Unknown
Incense Burner (Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9)

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Winged Beast (Tomb Figure), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -9 A. D. ). Creator: Unknown

Winged Beast (Tomb Figure), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -9 A. D. ). Creator: Unknown
Winged Beast (Tomb Figure), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-9 A.D.)

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Female Dancer (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9), c. 2nd century B. C

Female Dancer (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9), c. 2nd century B. C
Female Dancer (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9), c. 2nd century B.C

Background image2nd Century Bc Collection: Pedestal with Squatting Bear, Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 220). Creator: Unknown

Pedestal with Squatting Bear, Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 220). Creator: Unknown
Pedestal with Squatting Bear, Han dynasty (206 B. C.-A.D. 220)




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"Exploring the Richness of the 2nd Century BC: From Roman Mosaics to Ancient Statues" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the 2nd century BC. This era, filled with remarkable art and historical events, offers a glimpse into ancient civilizations that shaped our modern world. One notable artifact from this period is the Roman memento mori mosaic, serving as a poignant reminder of mortality. Its intricate design urges contemplation on life's fleeting nature and encourages us to seize each moment. Traveling across continents, we encounter the Chavin Stele from Peru. The Raimondi stele depicts a chieftain adorned with symbols representing power and authority. It stands as an enduring testament to the rich cultural heritage of pre-Columbian civilizations. Turning our attention to Rome, we delve into political history with The Gracchi - influential figures who challenged societal norms during this time. Their pursuit of land reforms sparked debates that would shape Rome's future trajectory. Venturing eastwards, we marvel at architectural wonders like Ruwanweli Saya Dagoba in Anuradhapura. This UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases Sri Lanka's mastery in constructing magnificent stupas that inspire awe even today. The Great Frieze of Pergamon Altar transports us further into antiquity. Dating back to 180-159 BC, it narrates mythological tales through intricately carved reliefs—a testament to Hellenistic artistry at its finest. Journeying through jewelry craftsmanship, a finger ring adorned with floral inlay captures our attention. Crafted using gold, garnet & rock crystal during this era demonstrates exquisite skill and artistic expression prevalent during those times. Continuing our exploration into adornments, a gold bracelet featuring antelope heads reveals both beauty and symbolism prevalent in ancient societies—depicting strength and grace intertwined within their culture.