SUPERALTAR
\sˈuːpəɹˌɒltə], \sˈuːpəɹˌɒltə], \s_ˈuː_p_ə_ɹ_ˌɒ_l_t_ə]\
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A raised shelf or stand on the back of an altar, on which different objects can be placed; a predella or gradino.
By Oddity Software
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A ledge or shelf over or at the back of an altar for supporting the altar-cross, vase and flowers, etc. Called also RETABLE.
By Daniel Lyons
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Quinones
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