baptismal basins

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Scope note
Circular or oval, movable receptacles used alone or placed inside the baptismal stand or support, used to catch the runoff of holy water during the sacrament of baptism by aspersion. They may be ornamented or unornamented; they may have a hole for draining.
baptismal basins
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024