LaurieAnnie's photos with the keyword: Kassandra

Title: Gold ring with intaglio of Kassandra Medium; Technique: Gold Culture: Greek Period: Classical Date: ca. 400–380 B.C. Dimensions: H. of bezel 13/16 in. (2 cm) Classification: Gems Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1953 Accession Number: 53.11.2 Description: 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. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/greek_...