prothesis

prothesis is a Christian altar.

Overview

Catalogue entries for furniture state timber, construction, later restoration and dimensions. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

recess used for preparation of the Eucharist in Orthodox churches

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Prothesis (altar)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q3924264: prothesis
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