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Holy grave ball, 18th century

Name: Holy grave ball, 18th century
SKU: 17141
Price: 249.00 EUR
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Item No.:: 17141
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Description

Holy grave ball
Material: Transparent glass, nubby surface.
Size: 14 cm high, Ø 12 cm
Age: 18th century
Origin: Germany, Bavarian Forest

Literature: Deutsches Formglas 15. bis 19. Jahrhundert, Dieter Schaich. Page 219

Condition:
Good condition.

Holy grave balls
These balls were used at Easter to decorate the Holy Sepulcher in the church.
The church interior was only illuminated by small lights at the grave, which shone through glass balls filled with colored water.

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