Coptic Pilgrimage Stamp

Item

Title
Coptic Pilgrimage Stamp
Description
This is a 17th-century stamp used to imprint a design on a Christian pilgrim's skin. The design, commemorating a journey to Jerusalem, would then be tattooed using a needle.
Creator
Thierry Ollivier
Source
The Field Museum
Date
17th century
Type
Photo
Item sets
carr01
REL308

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