I bought this at an estate sale. I’ll burn votive candles in it. The repaired crack was already there when I got it. I bought it for a few dollars.

What is it though?

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  • @[email protected]
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    5 months ago

    It looks like the candle holders we used to use in italy in front of tombs; some of the older ones have similar ones built in the headstones. Nowdays you mostly see big glass and metal boxes to house the plastic-shelled ones or the electic ones.

  • @NeptuneOrbit
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    65 months ago

    Candle or incense. Sure. I think someone who grew up Orthodox could say for sure.

  • @[email protected]
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    45 months ago

    I’ve shown this to someone with a religious upbringing and they’ve also said it looks Orthodox, possibly Greek or Russian but they’re not an expert, sorry

  • @Miarolitic
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    35 months ago

    Can you open the top? It looks very similar to essential oil burners

    • @El_guapazoOP
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      25 months ago

      There is only an open back. The crack is sealed and does not open on top.