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Sacramental Tiara (for a bishop or abbot). From western Armenia (Anatolia), dated 1853. Partly gilt silver. Made by an Armenian silversmith. (Armenian Museum of France).
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  • Wow, this is amazing. The best craftsmanship used for religious pieces. It seems to depict various scenes from the Bible, for instance, the crucifixion. I suppose, if you held it in your hand and turned it gradually round, many scenes would unfold and would tell a longer story.

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