Gold ring with intaglio of Kassandra

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ca. 400–380 BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

This heavy gold ring is decorated with a depiction of Kassandra, King Priam's most beautiful daughter, before the Palladion, the cult statue of Athena in Troy. The reversed lettering of Kassandra's name indicates that the ring was intended to be used as a seal.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 400–380 BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1953