1871 Belgian Tiara
The 'Belgian' tiara given to Pope Pius IX in 1871 had its conical shape almost hidden beneath three layers of upright golden decoration inlaid with jewels, making it one of the most unusual tiara in the papal collection. It was made in Bourdon, Ghent (Belgium) from a design by Jean-Baptiste de Béthune. It is decorated with gold, pearls, gilt silver, emeralds, enamel and precious stones.
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