Baptismal font of Prince Višeslav

The Baptismal font of Prince Višeslav is a baptismal font of the historical and cultural significance for Croats. Its inscription mentions for the first time a Croatian ruler, Prince Višeslav. The original place of the baptismal font was in the Baptistery (Chapel of Saint John the Baptist) near the Cathedral of Nin, the first residence city of Croatian-Dalmatian rulers.

The baptismal font was most likely created after the establishment (ca. 864–867) of Nin Diocese, but no later than the end of 10th century AD, i.e. during the period of Christianization of the Croats. Croatian historian Ljubo Karaman concluded in his works that "it is not too bold to assume that this very baptismal font was used for the baptism of Croatian rulers". Furthermore, it is considered an important cultural object and an example of application of Croatian interlace.

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