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brush aspergilla


Identification code: 300298913




Alternative term/s

  • aspergillum brush
  • brush aspergillum
  • sprinkling brushes
  • sprinkling-brushes

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Scope note:

Brushes, usually long brushes made of horse hair, fixed to a handle and used to sprinkle water. Used in ancient Rome and other cultures, and later in Christian churches used to dip into holy water in order to sprinkle it on the congregation, the altar, etc.

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