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Hi, Nancy
In this context a _dominicum_ is surely a tabernacle. _gemmates_ is probably a typo for _gemmatis_ (or a misreading the of ms., though in Garuffi's case that seems less likely). Translate: "A wooden tabernacle with two golden panels [presumably those of the door] set with precious stones". If the description is careful, _aureis_ rather than _auratis_ suggests that the object's doors were ornamented with gold plates rather than merely gilded.
Best,
John Dillon
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From: Nancy Spies <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:31 am
Subject: [M-R] 1157 inventory from Cefalu, Sicily
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> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
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> Garuffi, in his 1899 book, "I Documenti Inediti dell'Epoca Normanna in
>
> Sicilia", gives an inventory of 1157(?) for the church/cathedral of
> Sancti
> Salvatoris at Cefalu. I have been able to identify most of the
> vestments and
> other items listed, but several remain a mystery.
>
> Bufuta?
> Siclas?
>
> And what, exactly, is "Lignum dominicum cum duabus tabulis aureis et
>
> gemmates"? I have figured something along the lines of a wooden
> something with
> two panels/boards of gold and whatever "gemmates" is.
>
> All on-line sources have proved, for me, silent, so I would really
> appreciate any help.
> Thank you.
>
> Nancy Spies
>
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