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English translation: crosier head
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peer agreement (net): +1the crook Explanation: The crook itself (i.e., the curved top portion) may be formed as a simple shepherd's crook, terminating in a floral pattern, reminiscent of the Aaron's rod, or in a serpent's head. It may encircle a depiction of the bishop's coat of arms or the figure of a saint. In some very ornate crosiers, the place where the staff meets the crook may be designed to represent a church. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosier#Western_crosiers -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2016-09-10 09:57:14 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The crook of the staff (Latin baculum, or baculum pastorale) should always face away from the bishop, any bishop, the ordinary of the place or a visitor or retired or an auxiliary. It is always to be turned forward. - http://wdtprs.com/blog/2013/04/quaeritur-how-should-a-bishop... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2016-09-10 10:04:21 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- This crozier, possibly made in Sicily in the thirteenth century, is made of ivory with a depiction of an eagle set inside the crook. The curve of the crook is marked with small leaves or tendrils, - http://art.thewalters.org/detail/24336/crozier-head-with-the... |
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peer agreement (net): +1crosier head Explanation: The crosier head is circular and contains a double-sided carving of the Dormition of the Virgin. Six Apostles attend the bier, and the figure of Christ holds the Virgin's soul. The circular surround is roughly carved with leaves - http://art.thewalters.org/detail/88720/crosier-head-with-the... ------ images of crosier head - https://goo.gl/dy5AmD |
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