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A Fine Late 16th Century Italian Communion tulip-form Chalice.

$ 26,400.00

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A Fine Late 16th Century Italian Communion tulip-form Chalice.

Subcup decorated with bronze winged cherub . Having a solid silver cup and bronze node, foot and node engraved with initials IHS.

Size: 22 cm H x 11 cm diameter

In Christian tradition, the Holy Chalice is the vessel that Jesus used at the Last Supper to serve wine.

The chalice is considered one of the most sacred vessels of Christian liturgical worship and is usually blessed before use. In the Roman Catholic Church, the chalice signifies the sacrifice of Christ, embodying themes of redemption and salvation.

It was customary to consecrate the chalice by anointing it with chrism, and this consecration could only be performed by a bishop or abbot (only for use within their own monastery).

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Open image in slideshow, A Fine Late 16th Century Italian Communion tulip-form Chalice.
Open image in slideshow, A Fine Late 16th Century Italian Communion tulip-form Chalice.
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Open image in slideshow, A Fine Late 16th Century Italian Communion tulip-form Chalice.
Open image in slideshow, A Fine Late 16th Century Italian Communion tulip-form Chalice.
Open image in slideshow, A Fine Late 16th Century Italian Communion tulip-form Chalice.
Open image in slideshow, A Fine Late 16th Century Italian Communion tulip-form Chalice.