baptismal fonts
Holy water vessels
Baptismal fonts are basin-like vessels in churches that hold water for baptism, the Christian rite of spiritual initiation.
They range from simple bowls on pedestals to elaborate carved stone structures.
The font typically stands near the church entrance, symbolizing baptism as entry into the faith: The medieval baptismal fonts were ornately decorated with biblical scenes.
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