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Church Washbasin In Granite, 12th Century Period
Liturgical washbasin Square-shaped church washbasin dating from the 12th century, the inner part of which is flared and hollowed out. This type of object was used to receive water for ablutions, discharged by an evacuation channel. (see photos). The heads of the characters could lead us to believe in the symbolism of evil. By cleaning the offerings or the hands, we purify ourselves from evil and evacuate the impure waters outside the religious building. Work of the bay of Mont Saint Michel. For further information, please contact us. Delivery or shipment on estimate.
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