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Iron Crown

The Iron Crown, made of gold, precious stones and enamels, is of disputed date (even as early as the 5th-6th century), but the enamels certainly date from the second half of the 9th century. This object was used to crown kings and emperors.

How to cite

Bruno Balestrini (photograph), “Iron Crown”, work by Anonimo, Romanesque Sculpture, Monza, Tesoro del Duomo. Bruno Balestrini Photographic Archive, https://brunobalestrini.org/cita/sch00419/. Accessed [date accessed].

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