A double or twin vessel, typically a medieval water pitcher or liturgical vessel composed of two matched containers joined together or functioning as one unit.
From Middle Latin gemellion, from Latin gemellus 'twin.' Medieval craftsmen created these paired vessels for both practical and ceremonial purposes, particularly in religious contexts.
Gemellions in medieval churches were designer water pitchers—priests needed them for ritual washing, but they also showed off the monastery's wealth and the craftsman's skill through intricate paired designs.
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