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2. Gothic boxwood miniature - Wikipedia

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   The wood assumes an even, soft, and tactile surface if polished or frequently handled, such as was the case for prayer nuts. [12] The wood loses its tactility when painted, explaining why most of the miniatures are in monochrome.

3. Prayer nut - Wikipedia

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   A number contain a wooden loop in the middle of one half so they could be worn hanging from a belt or carried in a case. [ 3 ] [ 25 ] A fragrant substance was sometimes placed inside the shell, which diffused when the beads were opened, making them comparable to the then fashionable pomanders .

4. Rosary devotions and spirituality - Wikipedia

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   By the 17th century, the 15 wood cut images of the picture rosary had become very popular and rosary books began to use them across Europe. In contrast to written rosary meditations, the picture texts changed little and the same set of images appeared in woodcuts, engravings, and devotional panels for over a hundred and fifty years. [8]

5. Misbaha - Wikipedia

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   A misbaḥah is a tool that is used as an aid to perform dhikr, including the names of God in Islam, and after regular prayer. [1] It is often made of wooden or plastic beads, but also of olive seeds, ivory, pearls, and semi-precious stones such as carnelian, onyx, and amber.

6. Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows - Wikipedia

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   Conventionally the beads are of black wood or some other black material indicating sorrow. It has also been called the Seven Swords Rosary referring to the prophecy of Simeon: "Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; and thy own soul a sword shall pierce ...

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