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RE: The triangular object on f76v - VViews - 01-08-2019
I tend to agree with Davidsch's point about it coming from the flower, although I think it is more pragmatically a depiction of the scent of the flower than any symbolic emanation.
The pleasant smell around the holder of the fragrant thing acts as a protection against pestilence and disease.
As I explained on my blog this would tie in with my proposed interpretation of the figure below as holding a pomander purse.
It may be relevant that the etymology of the word perfume is related to that of smoke (per fumare). So a scent might be portrayed as a smoky looking thing.
ETA: Ah, I see that I had already argued a similar point about smell/smoke in an earlier You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. to this thread back in 2017...
RE: The triangular object on f76v - MarcoP - 01-08-2019
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RE: The triangular object on f76v - Linda - 02-08-2019
RE: The triangular object on f76v - Monica Yokubinas - 02-08-2019