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What is this thing?

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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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[–] brokenlcd@feddit.it 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 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@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

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

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 4 points 4 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@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] El_guapazo@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

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