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Baptismal basins

Scope note

Circular or oval vessels used for the sacrament of baptism by aspersion. Many are unornamented and bear no religious emblems.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000197314

Broader Terms used

<liturgical vessels>

Equivalent Terms used

baptismal basin

Created

13yrs ago

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