Picture No | 10031212 |
Date | late 8th century |
Description | MYSTIC FOUNTAIN |
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Though here depicted allegorically, this relates to the 'phiales' placed at the entrance to ancient churches, so churchgoers could anoint themselves with sacred water
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Source | French manuscript of the ists, Evangelists, reproduced in 'Les Arts Somptuaires' vol 1 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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