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Sacrament towers

Scope note

Receptacles in the shape of a tower, located near Christian altars, for the reserve of the Eucharist; may also be set on top of altarpieces.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000257479

Broader Terms used

<liturgical containers>

Equivalent Terms used

sacrament tower

Created

13yrs ago

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