Chalice and Paten
ca. 1360 (made)
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A chalice and paten were used during the Mass to serve the consecrated wine and bread. The form and ornament of chalices usually reflect current artistic styles and religious practice. This is a late example of a chalice with a circular foot. At this date, most chalices had shaped or lobed feet. The foot bears a Latin inscription, ‘Conrad of Regensburg, citizen of Vienna paid for this chalice’. Latin prayers to St George and the Virgin Mary are engraved on the stem and knop (the bulbous swelling on the stem).
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt enriched with enamels |
| Brief description | Silver-gilt and enamel, Austria, (probably Vienna), ca.1360 |
| Physical description | Chalice and paten. Silver-gilt enriched with enamels. On the base are four medallions with scriptural subjects in relief and an inscription. |
| Summary | A chalice and paten were used during the Mass to serve the consecrated wine and bread. The form and ornament of chalices usually reflect current artistic styles and religious practice. This is a late example of a chalice with a circular foot. At this date, most chalices had shaped or lobed feet. The foot bears a Latin inscription, ‘Conrad of Regensburg, citizen of Vienna paid for this chalice’. Latin prayers to St George and the Virgin Mary are engraved on the stem and knop (the bulbous swelling on the stem). |
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| Accession number | 4523 to :1-1858 |
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| Record created | November 7, 2005 |
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