Double-Sided Ivory Liturgical Comb with Scenes of Henry II and Thomas Becket ca. 1200–1210 British Liturgical combs were used by priests before celebrating mass. This comb with two scenes of the life of Saint Thomas Becket-one showing Henry II naming him archbishop of Canterbury, the other of his martyrdom-is remarkable for the accuracy of the events portrayed. The classicizing naturalism of the figures and floral ornament are important features of the Gothic style of English art around Double-Sided Ivory Liturgical Comb with Scenes of Henry II and Thomas Becket. British. ca. 1200–1210.
Double-Sided Ivory Liturgical Comb with Scenes of Henry II and Thomas Becket ca. 1200–1210 British Liturgical combs were used by priests before celebrating mass. This comb with two scenes of the life of Saint Thomas Becket-one showing Henry II naming him archbishop of Canterbury, the other of his martyrdom-is remarkable for the accuracy of the events portrayed. The classicizing naturalism of the figures and floral ornament are important features of the Gothic style of English art around Double-Sided Ivory Liturgical Comb with Scenes of Henry II and Thomas Becket. British. ca. 1200–1210. Ivory. Made in Canterbury, England (possibly). Ivories
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