However the four Ottonian examples from the 10th century are made from a whole section of elephant tusk , and are slightly larger in girth at their tops .
An aspergillum was dipped in the situla to collect water with which to sprinkle the congregation or other objects .
The four Ottonian examples from the 10th century are made from a whole section of elephant tusk , and are slightly larger in girth at their tops .
An aspergillum was dipped in the situla to collect water with which to sprinkle the congregation or other objects .