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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
Source French manuscript of the ists, Evangelists, reproduced in 'Les Arts Somptuaires' vol 1
Credit Mary Evans Picture Library
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