29-11-2016, 02:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 29-11-2016, 02:32 PM by VViews.
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Koen Gh, the one on the left is the one, yes.
In a much less inspiring vein than ancient goddess attributes, I just remembered reading a long time ago that the thing might be some kind of clyster, enema or other therapeutic irrigation device.
I can't remember who said it though, so if anyone has a reference please post it here!
And also, there was a medieval device that was a kind of early showerhead or watering instrument. I'm not sure what they are called but one can be seen here:
![[Image: capture-d_c3a9cran-19.png]](https://voynichviews.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/capture-d_c3a9cran-19.png)
Ceiling fresco detail, Basilica of St Isidoro, Leon, Spain, 11thC.
In a much less inspiring vein than ancient goddess attributes, I just remembered reading a long time ago that the thing might be some kind of clyster, enema or other therapeutic irrigation device.
I can't remember who said it though, so if anyone has a reference please post it here!
And also, there was a medieval device that was a kind of early showerhead or watering instrument. I'm not sure what they are called but one can be seen here:
Ceiling fresco detail, Basilica of St Isidoro, Leon, Spain, 11thC.