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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture From: Henk <[log in to unmask]> > There is no lip at the bottom. There are many miniatures of the 10th to 12th c or even 6th-9th c >where people "authors" those are called (evangelists, usually) >seated in throne-like chairs have separate low squarish footstools under their feet. F.i. in the Hortus Deliciarum or several Ottonian miniatures of saints, disciples or evangelists. Look them up under medieval footstool or footrest. seems to me that your objection to having crosses under foot rules out the footstool solution, Hank. >Cyprian Rosen > If it is slanted, I would suggest a missal stand. There does seem to be a slight lip at the bottom edge. i'm still not reading it as "slanted," Cyprian. if it *is* slanted, it must be only slightly so, which minimal slantedness would obviate the need for any sort of "lip" at the downside end. it wouldn't seem to work as some sort of supplementary [book]stand, meant to go on top of any sort of [slanted] lectern, either. among other things, that would necessitate a "lip." still and all, a book stand --flat or ever so slightly slanted [why?]-- to go on the top of a desk, sounds most likely. it is clearly an object intended more for a decorative (or even liturgical) purpose than for a [purely] practical one. maybe we should wait and just see how Madonna use it in the movie? c ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html