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Replica of a marble commode used in the Vatican, Europe, 1601-1900

Marble commode from the Vatican (replica)

Marble commode from the Vatican (replica). Full 3/4 view, black background.

Public Health & Hygiene

1601-1900

Europe

overall: 445 mm x 610 mm x 657 mm,

Marble commode from the Vatican (replica)

This is a copy of a commode used in the Vatican, the residence of the Pope, who is the leader of the Catholic Church. Underneath the commode, a chamber pot would have been placed and emptied after use. The item was bought from a private collection in 1932 by one of Henry Wellcome"s collecting agents, Captain Peter Johnston-Saint.

This is a copy of a commode used in the Vatican, the residence of the Pope, who is the leader of the Catholic Church. Underneath the commode, a chamber pot would have been placed and emptied after use. The item was bought from a private collection in 1932 by one of Henry Wellcome"s collecting agents, Captain Peter Johnston-Saint.

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