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Architectural elements > Transparentes

Preferred term

Transparentes  

Definition

  • Trasaltars intended to allow viewing of the sacrament from both in front of and behind the altar; the best-known example is in Toledo cathedral; type primarily found in Spain

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • ALTARS, TRANSPARENTE
  • TRASALTARS, TRANSPARENTES

Notation

  • 113240

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-DXZPQ1XM-F

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