Nobility in Asia

collection of crown jewels

part of the coronation regalia used by the Pahlavi Shahs and part of the Iranian Crown Jewels

coronation crown used during the Qajar dynasty

crown worn during coronation by the Empress of Iran

'''', in the Okinawan language, was the highest rank in the yukatchu aristocracy of the former Ryukyu Kingdom (modern-day Okinawa, Japan), though it was still below the aji nobility. Members of the , a very high-ranking governmental body, were chosen from among the ueekata''.