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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">baptismal shells</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>baptismal fonts</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>baptisms</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>baptismal basins</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>ceremonial vessels</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>baptismal shell</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>shells, baptismal</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Vessels in the shape of a scallop shell, either a natural shell or a shell-shaped dish of metal, often precious metal. They are used to scoop and pour the baptismal water over the head of the baptized, usually over a baptismal basin or baptismal font. ]]></note></mads>