Winchester (?)
Crosier ('The St Nicholas Crosier')
1150-70
Ivory. A crosier (head of a bishop's staff) on which are carved two scenes from the Life of Christ, the Nativity and the Annunciation, the Agnus Dei, and three episodes from the life of St Nicholas.
Dimensions: H.120mm, W.110mm

Bibliography :
Williamson, P., 1984. in G. Zarnecki, J. Holt, and T. Holland, English Romanesque Art, (Arts Council of Great Britain) 228, 213
Location and accession details :
London, Victoria and Albert Museum, 218-1865

(Photo: ©Victoria and Albert Museum)