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Apostle or saint - unidentified

a number of them, probably apostles; some of them hold a book, one other a large cup or chalice, etc.
Scene Description: a number of them, probably apostles; some of them hold a book, one other a large cup or chalice, etc.
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Image Source: edited detail of a digital photograph taken 19 May 2016 by Achim55 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beidenfleth_Taufe.jpg] [accessed 6 April 2018]
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Apostle or saint - unidentified

a number of them, probably apostles; some of them hold a book, one other a large cup or chalice, etc.
Scene Description: a number of them, probably apostles; some of them hold a book, one other a large cup or chalice, etc.
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © [in the public domain]
Image Source: edited detail of a digital photograph taken 19 May 2016 by Achim55 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beidenfleth_Taufe.jpg] [accessed 6 April 2018]
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New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity

together with the figures on this band are some (?) small medallion-like scenes; on the right here is the Nativity
Scene Description: together with the figures on this band are some (?) small medallion-like scenes; on the right here is the Nativity
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Image Source: edited detail of a digital photograph taken 19 May 2016 by Achim55 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beidenfleth_Taufe.jpg] [accessed 6 April 2018]
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New Testament - Passion of Christ - Crucifixion

together with the figures on this band are some (?) small medallion-like scenes; on the right here is the Crucifixion
Scene Description: together with the figures on this band are some (?) small medallion-like scenes; on the right here is the Crucifixion
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Image Source: edited detail of a digital photograph taken 19 May 2016 by Achim55 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beidenfleth_Taufe.jpg] [accessed 6 April 2018]
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human figure - female - head - wearing wimple?

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human figure - standing - 4

all four in the same posture, wearing similar clothing, having similar features
Scene Description: all four in the same posture, wearing similar clothing, having similar features
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Image Source: edited detail of a digital photograph taken 19 May 2016 by Achim55 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beidenfleth_Taufe.jpg] [accessed 6 April 2018]
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inscription

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scene - unidentified - in a circle

several tiny scenes inscribed in a circle decorate the lower end of the basin sides; on the right here, a seated woman holds up a baby, while another human figure appears kneeling (?) in front; is this an Adoration of the Magi?
Scene Description: several tiny scenes inscribed in a circle decorate the lower end of the basin sides; on the right here, a seated woman holds up a baby, while another human figure appears kneeling (?) in front; is this an Adoration of the Magi?
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view of church exterior - southwest view

Copyright Statement: Image copyright © C. Löser, 2010
Image Source: digital photograph taken 27 July 2010 by C. Löser [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beidenfleth_St.-Nicolai-Kirche_Juli-2010_SL274888.JPG] [accessed 6 April 2018]
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view of church interior - nave - looking east

the font is discernible at the far [east] end, left [north] side, to the left of the altar
Scene Description: the font is discernible at the far [east] end, left [north] side, to the left of the altar
Copyright Statement: Image copyright © C. Löser, 2010
Image Source: digital photograph taken 27 July 2010 by C. Löser [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beidenfleth_Innenraum-der-St.-Nicolai-Kirche_Juli-2010_SL274897.JPG] [accessed 6 April 2018]
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view of church interior - nave - looking west

Copyright Statement: Image copyright © C. Löser, 2010
Image Source: digital photograph taken 27 July 2010 by C. Löser [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beidenfleth_Innenraum-der-St.-Nicolai-Kirche_Juli-2010_SL274896.JPG] [accessed 6 April 2018]
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view of font and cover

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INFORMATION

FontID: 21656BEI
Object Type: Baptismal Font1
Church/Chapel: Evangelisch-lutherische St.-Nicolai-Kirche
Church Patron Saints: St. Nicholas of Myra
Church Location: Oberes Dorf 1, 25573 Beidenfleth, Germany
Country Name: Germany
Location: Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein
Directions to Site: Located off (S) highway 5, SW of Itzehoe
Date: 1340
Century and Period: 14th century (mid), Gothic
Church Notes: 12th-13thC church; modified 15th, 19th, 20thC
Font Notes:
Metal baptismal font of bronzel consisting of a quasi-cylindrical basin raised on four standing human figures secured to a metal ring at the feet; the basin has a running inscription around the upper sides; below it are three bands of decoration separated by plat mouldings; the upper band has a number of figures holding objects, probably Apostles or Saints and their symbols; there is also at least one medallion-like scene, the Crucifixion; the middle band has a similar sequence, but the scene visible here is the Natvity; the lower band has several of the medalions noted above, two of them visible here, one of which appears to the Adoration of the Magi. The font cover is polygonal and appears modern.

COORDINATES

Church Latitude & Longitude Decimal: 53.879333, 9.415
Church Latitude & Longitude DMS: 53° 52′ 45.6″ N, 9° 24′ 54″ E
UTM: 32U 527282 5970176

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: metal, bronze
Font Shape: cylindrical (mounted)
Basin Interior Shape: round
Basin Exterior Shape: round

INSCRIPTION

Inscription Language: Latin?
Inscription Notes: [transcription not available]
Inscription Location: around the upper end of the basin sides
Inscription Text: [includes date of 1340]

LID INFORMATION

Date: modern?
Material: wood?
Apparatus: no
Notes: [cf. FontNotes]