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Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

Berkeley, California

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Solar Monstrance
Solar Monstrance
Solar Monstrance
Solar Monstrance
Solar Monstrance
Solar Monstrance
Solar Monstrance
Solar Monstrance
Solar Monstrance
  • Solar Monstrance
  • Gilt metal
  • 12 x 3.5 in (30.48 x 8.89 cm)
  • Inv: 2014.1.154
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A monstrance, also known as an ostensorium, is used in Roman Catholic and other Christian institutions to exhibit an object of piety, such as a consecrated Eucharistic host, or a relic. This is a solar monstrance.

  • Subject Matter: Ritual vessel
  • Collections: Sacred World Art Collection
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