Segment of a Crozier Shaft, late 12th century, North Spanish, Elephant ivory, Overall: 11 5/16 x 1 3/8 in. ( x cm

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Segment of a Crozier Shaft, late 12th century, North Spanish, Elephant ivory, Overall: 11 5/16 x 1 3/8 in. ( x cm), Ivories, Croziers, occasionally made of ivory, were important symbols of Church authority. This section formed part of the shaft of a crozier that was surmounted by either a crook or a tau cross (T-shaped cross

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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