Lot Essay
La boîte aux Saintes Huiles était destinée à recevoir des flacons des trois Huiles saintes: le Saint-chrême, l'huile des catéchumènes et l'huile des infirmes et des malades.
Pour une discussion sur l'étiquette Stern voir la notice du lot 5.
The present chrismatory would originally have contained three vessels intended to contain the three holy oils: chrism (from which the vessel derives its name), oil for catechumens, and oil for the sick or infirm.
For a discussion on the Stern paper label please see note to lot 5.
Pour une discussion sur l'étiquette Stern voir la notice du lot 5.
The present chrismatory would originally have contained three vessels intended to contain the three holy oils: chrism (from which the vessel derives its name), oil for catechumens, and oil for the sick or infirm.
For a discussion on the Stern paper label please see note to lot 5.