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14-Jun-2012 Dick Osseman

Seyitgazi 14062012_1596.jpg

The cross-shaped stone artefact (on the left) is a reused Byzantine baptismal font, designed for full immersion; these immersion fonts were often with steps (usually three, symbolizing the Holy Trinity) leading down into them.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Sources: (amongst others) Wikipedia.

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