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The Pahlavi Crown, first worn by Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, at his coronation in April 1926. The design reminds of the rulers of the Sassanid dynasty (3rd-7th centuries CE). Made of gold and silver on a red velvet backing. Weighing just over two kilograms, the crown is studded with almost 3,400 diamonds including a brilliant yellow diamond of 60 carats. Other decoration includes many pearls and sapphires, including a 20 carat sapphire. Height: 29.8 cm. Width 19.8 cm.
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Kamranfarahi. (2023, December 22). The Pahlavi Crown. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18297/the-pahlavi-crown/
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Kamranfarahi. "The Pahlavi Crown." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 22, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18297/the-pahlavi-crown/.
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Kamranfarahi. "The Pahlavi Crown." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Dec 2023. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
