Liturgical Comb, late 11th–early 12th century, Italian, Ivory, Overall: 3 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 11/16 in. ( x x cm), Ivories

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Liturgical Comb, late 11th–early 12th century, Italian, Ivory, Overall: 3 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 11/16 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, Decorated double-sided combs were generally used for the ritual preparation of the priest before the celebration of the Mass, but they could have a secular function as well. In some cases they entered church treasuries as relics of saints

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