Double-Sided Ivory Liturgical Comb with Scenes of Henry II and Thomas Becket. Culture: British. Dimensions: Overall: 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/2 in. (8.6 x 8.6 x 1.2 cm). Date: ca. 1200-1210.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 1200. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Double-Sided Ivory Liturgical Comb with Scenes of Henry II and Thomas Becket. Culture: British. Dimensions: Overall: 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/2 in. (8.6 x 8.6 x 1.2 cm). Date: ca. 1200-1210.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 1200. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Image Number: 4409-17353962Rights ManagedCredit Line:Album/Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY/Album Archivo/SuperStockCollection:Album ArchivoContributor:Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYModel Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:4192×3354
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