sinc-fæt

sinc-fæt, n.n: costly vessel, vessel of gold or of silver. (SINK-VAT / ˈsɪnk-ˌvæt)

Medieval manuscript illustration of three kings, each holding a shiny gold vessel.
One of eight painted miniatures of scenes from the infancy of Christ; possibly Netherlands or France, c. 1200; British Library, Cotton MS Caligula A VII/1, f. 9r. [iiif.biblissima.fr]

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