Hector's farewell Material: Shell. 18 k gold. Date: ca 1830. The frame is recent. Origin: Italy Size: 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 inches (55 x 44 mm) Condition: 10/10 Mint This amazing and unusual large cameo, depicts Hector going out to meet the invincible Achilles. On the right there is hes wife with the child. In the background hes father Priamo. The quality of carving is simply superb and all details, as the dramaticism of this scene from Iliad , are masterly rendered. The child's head is large as a match's head! This is a magnificent, museum quality piece of jewellery.