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Vintage Medjugorje Holy Water Font Madonna & Child Chalkware Wall Font

Name: Vintage Medjugorje Holy Water Font Madonna & Child Chalkware Wall Font
Brand: Vintage Sacred Items
Price: 15.00 USD
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Type:: Holy Water Font
Style:: Religious Devotional | Figurative | Mid-Century Religious Art
Era:: Late 20th Century (1970–1999)
Circa:: 1980s
Material:: Chalkware | Plaster
Dimensions:: 7 ¼” × 4”
Condition:: Good (G)
Color:: Matte white
Mounting:: Wall mount
Decoration:: Cross and “Medjugorje” inscription

A simple and meaningful devotional piece inspired by the Marian devotion of Medjugorje.

Collector’s Note

This vintage holy water font offers a quiet and heartfelt expression of faith, featuring the tender image of the Madonna and Child associated with Medjugorje devotion. With its soft, stone-like finish and gentle sculptural form, it brings a sense of peace and reflection to any space.

Holy water fonts like this are often placed near an entryway or bedside as part of a daily ritual—an invitation to pause, bless, and begin or end the day with intention. Thoughtful and accessible, it also makes a meaningful small gift for those drawn to Marian devotion or the story of Medjugorje.

A vintage chalkware or plaster holy water font depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, inspired by devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje—the title is given to apparitions of the Virgin Mother in Medugorje, Bosnia.

The figure is softly modeled with flowing lines and a matte finish that resembles aged alabaster or stone. The basin below features a molded cross and the word “MEDUGORJE,” referencing the well-known pilgrimage site in Bosnia.

Lightweight and designed for wall display, the piece includes a small reservoir for holy water and a hanging point at the top. Good vintage condition with no cracks or structural damage. Surface wear and minor marks consistent with age. Some visible discoloration/marks on the basin. Displays well and remains fully functional. *Holy water not included.

Dimensions: 7 ¼” high by 4” wide.

About Holy Water Fonts

Holy water fonts have long been used in Christian homes as devotional objects intended to hold blessed water for everyday use. Traditionally placed near a doorway or bedside, they serve as a gentle reminder to make the Sign of the Cross—an act of protection, gratitude, and reflection.

Examples like this, often produced in chalkware or plaster in the late 20th century, were frequently inspired by pilgrimage sites and widely shared devotional imagery, allowing individuals to bring a connection to these sacred places into their homes.

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