History

This dazzling Roman intaglio is our #ArtefactOfTheDay.

Engraved in shimmering amethyst c. 25 BCE and set in a modern gold swivel mount, it depicts the winged goddess Victory writing on a shield.

It resides with the @ROMtoronto.#Classics #Roman #Art #Myth #Victory pic.twitter.com/JnCPt6RZNk

— The Classical Compendium 🏛️ (@TheClassicalCo) July 10, 2021