Reftele / Raeptilae / Refligae / Refteled

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Apostle or saint - haloed - holding book

seen here on the right, with the Majestas Domini in the centre -- SHM caption: "Majestas Domini omgiven av två helgon"
Scene Description: seen here on the right, with the Majestas Domini in the centre -- SHM caption: "Majestas Domini omgiven av två helgon"
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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Apostle or saint - haloed - holding chalice

seen here on the left, with the Majestas Domini in the centre -- SHM caption: "Majestas Domini omgiven av två helgon"
Scene Description: seen here on the left, with the Majestas Domini in the centre -- SHM caption: "Majestas Domini omgiven av två helgon"
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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Christ - Christ in Majesty - cruciferous halo - holding book in left hand - right hand raised in benediction - mandorla - patterned mandorla

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Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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animal - fabulous animal or monster - dragon - couchant

couchant to the right
Scene Description: couchant to the right
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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animal - head - with pray - 4

all four with prey in their maws; the one on the right here bites the head of a long-bearded man; the one on the left was probably meanrt to resemble a bear
Scene Description: all four with prey in their maws; the one on the right here bites the head of a long-bearded man; the one on the left was probably meanrt to resemble a bear
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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animal - head - with prey - human head

although damaged the hsape of the human head is still discernible in the beast's maw
Scene Description: although damaged the hsape of the human head is still discernible in the beast's maw
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Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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animal - mammal - lion - couchant

couchant to the right;
Scene Description: couchant to the right;
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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animal - mammal - lion - couchant - foliated tail

couchant to the left; foliated tail in classic position
Scene Description: couchant to the left; foliated tail in classic position
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - architectural - arcade - round arches - double arches - patterned arches - columns with capitals and bases - double columns - patterned columns

the arched and columns of the arcade vary per side; here, for instance, the upper arch is roped while the lower is plain, on the side of the seated figure holding a sword the order of the arches is reversed, the lower arch is rope patterned while the upper arch is plain
Scene Description: the arched and columns of the arcade vary per side; here, for instance, the upper arch is roped while the lower is plain, on the side of the seated figure holding a sword the order of the arches is reversed, the lower arch is rope patterned while the upper arch is plain
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - motifs - braid - 2-strand

all around the short stem
Scene Description: all around the short stem
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - motifs - floral or foliage

in some of the spandrels
Scene Description: in some of the spandrels
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - motifs - floral, plant or tree - 2

one such to the left and right of the animal
Scene Description: one such to the left and right of the animal
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Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - motifs - floral, plant or tree - 2

one such to the left and right of the animal
Scene Description: one such to the left and right of the animal
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Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - motifs - floral, plant or tree - 2

Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - motifs - rope moulding

much eroded or damaged in some places now
Scene Description: much eroded or damaged in some places now
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - motifs - rope moulding

below the scroll pattern
Scene Description: below the scroll pattern
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - motifs - rope moulding

the rope moulding is knotted at the bottom corners, then continues up to the heads that prtrude at the upper corners
Scene Description: the rope moulding is knotted at the bottom corners, then continues up to the heads that prtrude at the upper corners
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element - patterns - scroll

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Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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design element or symbol - flower, plant or tree - fleur-de-lys? - 2

Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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human figure - female - seated - wearing crown

the SHM caption for the whole side reads: "två gestalter - kung och drottning (?)" -- not clear what the female figure is holding in her hands
Scene Description: the SHM caption for the whole side reads: "två gestalter - kung och drottning (?)" -- not clear what the female figure is holding in her hands
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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human figure - head - 4

of the two seen on this side the one on the laft is probably female, with coiffed hair; the head on the right is bearded and hes curly or coiffed hair
Scene Description: of the two seen on this side the one on the laft is probably female, with coiffed hair; the head on the right is bearded and hes curly or coiffed hair
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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human figure - head - male - bearded - coiffed or curly hair

Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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human figure - male - king - seated - wearing crown - with sword in the right hand

SHM caption: "kung, sittande med svärd"
Scene Description: SHM caption: "kung, sittande med svärd"
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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symbol - cross

in the central spandrel here; notice that the cross is made by the two large leaves that frame it
Scene Description: in the central spandrel here; notice that the cross is made by the two large leaves that frame it
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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view of basin - detail

Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: digital image of a drawing in Blomqvist (1929)
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view of church exterior - southwest end

Source caption: "Framsida av Reftele kyrka"
Scene Description: Source caption: "Framsida av Reftele kyrka"
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: digital photograph 7 September 2011 by Magol [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reftele_kyrka-front.JPG] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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view of church exterior in context - northwest view

Source caption: "Reftele kyrka [...] Kyrkan med sockenstugan från nordväst. Blyertsteckning från 1800-talets mitt."
Scene Description: Source caption: "Reftele kyrka [...] Kyrkan med sockenstugan från nordväst. Blyertsteckning från 1800-talets mitt."
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: digital photograph [htsm0331] 18 August 2015 by Lars Kennerstedt of a mid-19thC drawing in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reftele_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16001000536381.jpg] [accesswed 14 April 2022]
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view of church exterior in context - southeast view

Source caption: "Flygfoto över Reftele kyrka"
Scene Description: Source caption: "Flygfoto över Reftele kyrka"
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: digital image of a 1935 B&W photograph by AB Flygtrafik / Jönköpings Läns Museum
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view of church interior - looking east

showing the top of the font at the far [east] end, but to the right [south] next to the tall tree
Scene Description: showing the top of the font at the far [east] end, but to the right [south] next to the tall tree
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: digital image [2038-006.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Pail Boberg, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reftele_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200087093.jpg] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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view of church interior - looking northeast

the top of the font is visible at the far [east] end of the central aisle
Scene Description: the top of the font is visible at the far [east] end of the central aisle
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: digital image [2038-007.TIF] of a 1926 B&W photograph by Ragnar Blomqvist, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reftele_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200087094.jpg] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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view of font

Source caption: "Reftele kyrka [...] Dopfunt, medeltida. Teckning av Per Vistrand, 1880."
Scene Description: Source caption: "Reftele kyrka [...] Dopfunt, medeltida. Teckning av Per Vistrand, 1880."
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: digital image [2038-017.TIF] of an 1880 drawing by Per Vistrand, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reftele_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200087108.jpg] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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view of font

[NB: Blomqvist's photograph shows the font in two blocks, but the upper base is also a separate block].
Scene Description: [NB: Blomqvist's photograph shows the font in two blocks, but the upper base is also a separate block].
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: digital image of a 1926 B&W photograph in Blomqvist (1929)
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view of font

Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Statens Historiska Museum, 2003
Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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view of font in context

Source caption: "Reftele kyrka [...] Dopfunt, medeltida."
Scene Description: Source caption: "Reftele kyrka [...] Dopfunt, medeltida."
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: digital image [2038-018.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Pail Boberg, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reftele_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200087110.jpg] [accessed 14 April 2022]
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INFORMATION

FontID: 06282REF
Object Type: Baptismal Font1
Church/Chapel: Reftele kyrka
Church Location: Storgatan 54, 330 21 Reftele, Sweden -- Tel.: +46 371 208 60
Country Name: Sweden
Location: Småland, Jönköpings län
Directions to Site: Located off local road F598 [aka Storgatan], E of county road 26, in the municipality Gislaved, about 30 km W of Värnamo [NB: the church is located 3 km SW of the village]
Ecclesiastic Region: Växjö stift
Historical Region: Västbo härad
Font Location in Church: Inside the new church, at the E end
Date: ca. 1200?
Century and Period: 12th - 13th century, Romanesque
Workshop/Group/Artisan: Kävsjöfunten [Blomqvist] / Sunnerbogruppen [Borg] / Bestiarius group - variant [Drake]
Church Notes: church here documented 1311; present church consecrated 1859; renovated 1931-1932 and, again, in 1969-1970
Font Notes:
Noted and illustrated in Blomqvist [who uses name 'Refteled'] as a baptismal font of the 'Kävsjöfunten' group. Inventoried and illustrated in Borg (2002) with date ca. 1170 and belonging to the 'Sunnerbogruppen'. Noted and illustrated in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2] as a baptismal font made of sandstone ca. 1200; the SHM entry mentions no group attribution. The basin and base are decorated with foliage and trees, dragons, lions, human heads, haloed figures and a Majestas Domini scene. Listed as a baptismal font of the Bestiarius workshop (variant group) in Drake (2002: 183). No cover present.

COORDINATES

Church Latitude & Longitude Decimal: 57.181361, 13.567583
Church Latitude & Longitude DMS: 57° 10′ 52.9″ N, 13° 34′ 3.3″ E
UTM: 33V 413411 6338484

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone, sandstone
Number of Pieces: 3
Font Shape: tub-shaped (mounted)
Basin Interior Shape: round
Basin Exterior Shape: round
Drainage Notes: no lining
Diameter (inside rim): 59 cm*
Diameter (includes rim): 73.5 cm* / 75 cm**
Basin Depth: 28 cm*
Height of Basin Side: 49 cm*
Height of Base: 51 cm* [22 + 29]
Font Height (less Plinth): 100 cm* / 98 cm**
Trapezoidal Basin: 71 x 71 cm*
Notes on Measurements: * Borg (2002) / ** SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910621F2]

REFERENCES

Blomqvist, Ragnar, Studier i Smålands romanska stenkonst, 1929
Borg, Raine, Smålands medeltida dopfuntar, Göteborg: Acta Universitatis Gothoburgensis, 2002
Drake, Colin Stuart, The Romanesque Fonts of Northern Europe and Scandinavia, Woodbridge, Suffolk: Boydell Press, 2002