{"product_id":"one-of-a-kind-byzatine-tiara","title":"One of a kind Byzatine Tiara","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is our Byzatine Tiara, wrought in yellow brass and faux enamel. This full color inlay tiara is meant to mimic the gold and glass enamel works of the byzantine empire from the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e to the 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. The max height of the tiara is 2.75 inches with an open back to hit most head sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBased on the Monomachus Crown, a Hungarian crown commissioned by the Byzantine Emperor Monomachus and completed in 1042; This Brass tiara is a study in recreating byzantine enamel work using modern methods.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eIn the original, Monomachus stands in between his wife and sister in law, attended by two dancers. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe icon of humility sits and the ends, marking a striking theory about the message Monomachus wanted to send to his fellow Hungarian ruler.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis recreation instead takes an icon of the Virgin Mary from the Pala de Oro, (added circa 1100) as its front piece.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Pala de Oro was begun the 10 century, and was added to over the centuries, with this piece being added in the 1100s during the reign of the Ordelafo Faliero de Doni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe accompanying side pieces hold the dancers from the original Monomachus crown which have been sized to fit its reduced height. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach of the pieces needed to be reduced in height, because the original reach well over 11 cm (4.5 inches).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor most reenactment groups, this height seemed extreme, so we wanted something smaller and easier to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eThe third set pf pieces are Cherubim from the Limburg Stuaroteke, created in the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis was purported to be a reliquary containing pieces of the true cross and we chose these because of the divine theme established with the Virgin Mary from the front piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eThe last set of pieces are decorative inlay from a halo fragment of an icon cover from the met museum (10-11 century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe wanted to remove the context of the piece, as its depictions and the reason for which is was constructed told a story of humiliation, and we wanted to instead show this style of tiara with a context of empowerment and women’s divinity.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*historical reference photos available anytime, we are happy to geek out about this piece!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Oak Workshop LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52570220495168,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8757\/1008\/files\/IMG_0339.jpg?v=1782158601","url":"https:\/\/liveoak.ws\/products\/one-of-a-kind-byzatine-tiara","provider":"Live Oak Workshop LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}