"HOLY BASIN' BROKEN.
The so-called "Holy Basin" kept in the cathedral iv Genoa, which is considered the oldest and most historically important relic in the world, has been accidentally broken. The basin, which is an octagonal vase, cut out of precious stone akin to the emerald, is supposed to be the famous Holy Grail, which was venerated by the Knights of tbe Round Table. It was brought to Genoa in 1101 by William Embrlaco among tbe spoil of the conquest of Caesaroa, and since that time has been held in thp highest veneration. Tiie details of the accident were withheld, but it is known that tbe vase was broken into fragments beyond the possibility of repair.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLV, Issue 128, 30 May 1914, Page 17
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116"HOLY BASIN' BROKEN. Auckland Star, Volume XLV, Issue 128, 30 May 1914, Page 17
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