The Cluny also boasts the "Gallery of the Kings," a collection of 21 of the original 28 stone heads of the Kings of Judah, carved in the 13th century and found during excavations in 1977 near the Place de l'Opera(Jan 01, 1970)
This peaceful spot houses the elegant 15th century "Lady with a Unicorn" tapestries, wonderfully displayed in a round gallery space. The Cluny also boasts the "Gallery of the Kings," a collection of 21 of the original 28 stone heads of the Kings of Judah, carved in the 13th century and found during excavations in 1977 near the Place de l'Opera. Together with hand-lettered manuscripts, gold artifacts, and other stone carvings, they form the world's finest collection of Medieval art. Periodic medieval poetry readings and concerts held at the museum are a special treat. (Take the Metro to Cluny, St-Michel, or Odeon.
Men's Fashion Notes - Esquire's Second Annual 'big Black Book'(Sep 19, 2011)
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