Thomas Becket from BL King's 9, ff. 38v-39

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Thomas Becket from BL King's 9, ff. 38v-39

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Miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, murdered by three assassins as he kneels before an altar, surrounded by a full scatter border of roses, rose buds, forget-me-nots, strawberries, insects, and birds. Image taken from ff. 38v-39 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum. Written in Latin.

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1300 - 1500
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British Library
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