Exhibition Dates: 

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Like today, gemstones were prized in antiquity, and we have abundant evidence, both literary and archaeological, for their popularity. Their size, however, makes museum display challenging. We take the opportunity to showcase some of the Museum’s ancient gemstone collection in larger format, as well as contextualizing their importance and symbolism in Graeco-Roman culture.

2020
Gemstones