Holy grave ball, 18th century

Item No.:: 16960
Shippingtime:: ca. 5-30 days (abroad may vary)
Stock:: pieces

249,00 EUR

excl. Shipping costs

Description

Description

Holy grave ball
Material: Blown amber colored glass, nubby surface.
Size: 15 cm high, Ø 15 cm
Age: 18th century
Origin: Germany, Bavarian Forest

Literature: Deutsches Formglas 15. bis 19. Jahrhundert, Dieter Schaich. Page 219

Condition:
Good condition, opening chipped.

Holy grave balls
These balls were used at Easter to decorate the Holy Sepulcher in the church.
The church interior was only illuminated by small lights at the grave, which shone through glass balls filled with colored water.

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