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The world of Alexander (Room 22)
About 323 – 31 BC
The Hellenistic period dates from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the defeat of Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony at Actium in 31 BC. After his death, Alexander’s empire was divided up into kingdoms, ruled by his generals. The major dynasties supported major architectural programmes and were great patrons of the arts and culture.
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Marble statue of Demeter, Greek, carved around 350 BC
More informationMarble statue of Demeter, Greek, carved around 350 BC
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Marble column drum from the later Temple of Artemis at Ephesos Hellenistic Greek 340-320 BC
More informationMarble column drum from the later Temple of Artemis at Ephesos Hellenistic Greek 340-320 BC
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Sandwich gold-glass bowl 270-200 BC
More informationSandwich gold-glass bowl 270-200 BC
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Bronze statuette of a huntsman, perhaps Alexander the Great 250-100 BC
More informationBronze statuette of a huntsman, perhaps Alexander the Great 250-100 BC
Objects on display in Room 22 include a colossal carved column drum from the Temple of Artemis at Ephesos (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), the Demeter from Knidos, south west Turkey and Greek bronzes.
Displays of smaller objects show the skill of ancient goldsmiths, metalworkers, potters and coroplasts (makers of clay or terracotta figurines) and gem cutters.