The Virgin Mary or saints are often depicted with a lily in their hands. For example, Clare of Assisi is depicted here with her "aura". So in this case the "radiation" is based on the person and not on the object.The lily is just there to symbolize the property (purity).
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You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. , Italy, N. (Lombardy), c. 1450 - c. 1460, Clare of Assisi holding a book and a lily
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You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. , Italy, N. (Lombardy), c. 1450 - c. 1460, Clare of Assisi holding a book and a lily


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