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The Chasuble of Thomas Becket: A Biography - Shalem, Avinoam (Editor), and Ali-de-Unzaga, Miriam, and Bruschettini, Alessando
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The so-called chasuble of Thomas Becket (1118-1170) is one of the most magnificent medieval textiles in the Mediterranean region. Richly decorated with ornaments, fabulous animals and figures in lavish gold embroidery with Arabic inscriptions, this precious liturgical garment provides impressive proof of the reutilisation of the Islamic arts in the Christian world. Venerated as a relic of St Thomas of Canterbury, the chasuble was produced in Spanish-Muslim workshops and probably reached Italy as a donation to the Cathedral ...

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The Chasuble of Thomas Becket: A Biography 2018, Hirmer Verlag GmbH

ISBN-13: 9783777425191

Hardcover