Francelos
Image copyright © Bonet Correa, 1967
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Copyright Statement: Image copyright © Bonet Correa, 1967
Image Source: digital image of an illustration inBonet Correa (1967: pl. 240)
Copyright Instructions: PERMISSION NOT AVAILABLE -- IMAGE NOT FOR PUBLIC USE
INFORMATION
FontID: 08842FRA
Church/Chapel: Iglesia de San Ginés
Church Patron Saints: St. Genesius of Arles [aka Genès, Geniès. Gennis, Gennys]
Country Name: Spain
Location: Pontevedra, Galicia
Directions to Site: Located on the W bank of the Miño River, just SW of Ribadavia, on the local road that runs between the river and the A52
Font Location in Church: Inside the church, to the right of the door
Century and Period: 10th - 15th century, Medieval
Font Notes: Click to view font notes
Crudely made holy-water stoup in the shape of a thick round column, with the op part hollowed out to serve as basin. It is probably early medieval, although there is no decorative indication to help with the date. Illustrated in Bonet Correa (1967: pl. 240)
MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS
Material:
stone
Number of Pieces: one
Font Shape: round
Basin Interior Shape: round
Basin Exterior Shape: round
REFERENCES
Bonet Correa, 1967