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Buffalo Religious Art Center
149-157 East Street, Buffalo, NY
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Dove (Holy Spirit)
Greek cross

Wavy gold leaf represents the water inside

Seashell is associated with baptism

Title:

Baptismal Font
Iconography in Art and Architecture: Baptismal Font

Studio:

Unknown

Year:

Early 20th Century

Material:

Marble, brass, mosaic

Height:

51"

Provenance:

Most Holy Redeemer RC Church, Cheektowaga

Year donated:

2009

Sponsor:

Joseph Blatz


Special thanks to Buffalo Religious Arts Center Founder and President Mary Holland for her cooperation in 2010
Photos and their arrangement © 2010 Chuck LaChiusa
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