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Religious articles > Liturgical objects > Liturgical combs

Preferred term

Liturgical combs  

Definition

  • Combs of ivory, precious metal or wood, used liturgically in the Middle Ages; their only survival is at the consecration of a bishop, when they are used to smooth his hair after the chrism has been wiped from his head [Cath Dict, alt.]

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Combs, liturgical

Notation

  • 110430

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-FRM0P3JH-P

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