ETHEU 031097

marque à pain, tampon

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031097
Cake mould
Greece, Thessaly
20th century
Wood
Collected by Marguerite Lobsiger-Dellenbach in 1961
MEG Inv. ETHEU 031097
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Bread may be eaten in a secular or religious context. In both cases, it is linked to the liturgical cycle. The bread is blessed, shared at mass, funerals or on rogation days. The first mould, carved by Constantin Panormios, is intended for the orthodox rite. Cressins, a mixture of flour, spices and dried fruit, was baked after the bread was taken out of the oven and given to children and the needy.

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Welcoming and sharing

In rural communities, hospitality is a right and a duty. Social interaction through sharing food and drink follows well-established rituals. This highly codified way of being together, regarded as a sign of civilisation, ensures respect and formality in the relationship between the people gathered around the table.

Marks of consecration

Bread and pancakes have graced European tables since the Middle Ages. A staple food and Christian symbol, bread is doubly precious. Growing cereals is such arduous work in an alpine climate that, during bread making, the dough was protected by religious symbols. Once in the community oven, identity marks were imprinted on the loaves.

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