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Clay "blessing", a vessel for holy water
unknown artist0400/0699
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
Clay "blessing", a vessel for holy water. It shows St Minas praying, among camels. It comes from the saint’s place of pilgrimage in Egypt, where these small flasks were mass-produced for pilgrims. 5th-7th c. H. 0.097, W. 0.07, Thickness 0.025 m. (ΓΕ 12536)
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Details
- Title: Clay "blessing", a vessel for holy water
- Creator: unknown artist
- Date Created: 0400/0699
- Physical Dimensions: w70 x h97 x d25 cm (complete)
- Type: ritual or religious vessel
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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