diadem

(noun)

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.

Related Terms

  • niello
  • repoussé
  • rhyton

Examples of diadem in the following topics:

  • Mycenaean Metallurgy

    • Additional gold trinkets include signet rings, that depict images of hunts, combat, and animals, along with other decorative jewelry such as bracelets, earrings, pendants, and diadems (headbands designating their wearers' sovereign status).
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