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Two Nara period (710–794 CE) historical texts record myths that the Sea God presented the kanju and manju to Hoori, and a Kamakura period (1192–1333 CE) text says the legendary Empress Jingū used the tide jewels to conquer a Korean kingdom in 200 CE.
The robbers first took the large treasure objects placed around the remains of Empress Dowager Cixi, such as jadeite watermelons, grasshoppers and vegetables, jade lotus and coral. They snatched objects found beneath the body and ravaged the corpse itself, taking her imperial robe; tearing off her undergarments, shoes and socks, and taking all ...
The Empress's Crown or Shahbanu's Crown (Persian: تاج شهبانو) is part of the coronation regalia used by the third Shahbanu (Empress) of Iran , Farah Pahlavi. The crown is part of the Iranian National Jewels , and is currently on display at the Treasury of National Jewels in Tehran .
Mohammad Reza Shah crowning his wife, Empress Farah, at their coronation in 1967.. The crown jewels were last used by the Pahlavi dynasty, the last to rule Iran.The splendor of the collection came to the attention of the western world largely through their use by Mohammad Reza Shah and his Shahbanu, Farah Pahlavi, during official ceremonies and state visits.
The tiaras came out of the royal vault for the state banquet in honor of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.While Queen Camilla opted for the Burmese Ruby Tiara, Sophie, Duchess of ...
It’s a way to showcase unusual jewels in surprising ways, allowing for more flexibility in style, and, thankfully, rare moments of jewelry ambition. Empress Sisi of Austria. Heritage Images
The Imperial Crown of India weighs 920 g (2.03 lb) and is set with 6,170 diamonds, 9 emeralds, 4 rubies, and 4 sapphires. At the front is a very fine emerald weighing 32 carats (6.4 g). [4]
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