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Some objects are especially prized because the story about them is so precious. The Tiara of Saitaphernes is certainly one of these “priceless” objects and its story is long and surprising. The Tiara of Saitaphernes is a gold artifact that was once believed to have belonged to a Scythian king. The object was purchased by the Louvre and displayed there. Soon, however, doubts were raised about the object’s authenticity. The Louvre, naturally, insisted that they had a genuine ancient artifact. In time, news of the controversy surrounding the tiara reached the ears of its creator, who came forward to admit that the object was made by him. This caused great embarrassment for the Louvre, and the tiara was quietly put