Paris Tiara
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article does not cite any sources. (July 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) |
The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia's general notability guideline. (April 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) |
The Paris Tiara is a papal tiara given to Pope Leo XIII by the people of Paris in 1888 to commemorate his Golden Jubilee as a priest.
It was designed and manufactured by Émile Froment-Meurice.
As the image to the right shows, it appeared in various paintings of Pope Leo and was heavily identified with him.
It was valued at $250,000 in 1903.
|
This article about a vestment used in a Christian church is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |