Double-Sided Ivory Liturgical Comb with Scenes of Henry II and Thomas Becket, ca. 1200–1210

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Double-Sided Ivory Liturgical Comb with Scenes of Henry II and Thomas Becket, ca. 1200–1210, Made in Canterbury, England (possibly), British, Ivory, Overall: 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, 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

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Size: 4954px × 3963px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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