I thought that it might be quite fun, in the post-Easter euphoria, to give you a little challenge : something to perplex you at least a little.So, from my collection of curious images, here is something for you to consider - and what I want to know is : what is it, and for what (purely religious) purpose is it used ?
(As a clue, it is not something you'll find in a Parish Church - at least, I sincerely hope not - though nothing would surprise me in the Sacristy of the London Oratory !)
UPDATE
Because I imagine you'd all like to see the answer, and because I can't provide the link until this (Wednesday) evening from my other computer, I shall leave you guessing until then . . .
It could possibly be a font of some sort but you do find those in parish churches. It could be some sort of standing thurible perhaps?
ReplyDeleteIs it a vacuum cleaner - taken from an unusual angle?
ReplyDeleteIs it for burning something?
ReplyDeleteIs it for the burning of incense when there are no altar servers?
ReplyDeleteWould it be do with the traditional papal coronation?
ReplyDeleteI notice everyone is asking me questions. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe general idea is that you tell me !
Looks like a very fancy ash-tray to me! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnswer: It's a reminder that we all go up ( or rather down ) in smoke, if we don't do wot we're told ......
ReplyDeleteAn Easter Fire dish?
ReplyDeleteHelp us out D.M., I'm eager to know now!! (not that I wasn't before!).
ReplyDeleteObviously it must be a zucchetto steamer
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