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A raised shelf above an altar
- predellasA raised shelf above an altar
- retabledecorative structure raised above an altar at the back, often forming a frame for a picture, bas-relief, or the like, and sometimes including a shelf or shelves, as for ornaments
- superaltara raised shelf or stand on the back of an altar
- superaltarsSUPERALTAR, a raised shelf or stand on the back of an altar
- gradinesshelf or one of a series of shelves behind and above an altar
- gradineshelf or one of a series of shelves behind and above an altar
- gradinsshelf or one of a series of shelves behind and above an altar
- gradinshelf or one of a series of shelves behind and above an altar
- retablesA frame or shelf enclosing decorated panels or revered objects above and behind an altar
- retable(French) a shelf or ornamental setting for panels behind an altar also RETABLO
- retablesRETABLE, (French) a shelf or ornamental setting for panels behind an altar also RETABLO
- altarpiecea work of art that decorates the space above and behind an altar
- altarpiecesALTARPIECE, a work of art that decorates the space above and behind an altar
- altarpieceA work of art, esp. a painting on wood, set above and behind an altar
- altarpiecesA work of art, esp. a painting on wood, set above and behind an altar
- tabernacleAn ornamented receptacle or cabinet in which a pyx or ciborium containing the reserved sacrament may be placed in Catholic churches, usually on or above an altar
- tabernaclesAn ornamented receptacle or cabinet in which a pyx or ciborium containing the reserved sacrament may be placed in Catholic churches, usually on or above an altar
- dossalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
- dosselan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar