Chalice
ca.1600 (made)
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This Spanish chalice was made for use in a Roman Catholic mass. Its small dimensions suggest that it would have been intended for a priest to take communion wine, rather than for the whole congregation. The top rim’s enamel band might have been taken from a domestic piece, possibly made in South Germany.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Partically gilded silver (parcel-gilt), silver-gilt, silver, enamel, chased, and punched. |
| Brief description | Gilded silver and enamel chalice, Spain, circa 1600; with associated gilded silver paten |
| Physical description | Gilded silver and enamel chalice with a domed circular foot, a vase shaped stem with spool form sections and a circular bowl. The underside engraved with an unidentified coat of arms and religious inscriptions |
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| Gallery label | (Gallery 70, case 2)
3. Chalice
About 1600
This Spanish chalice was made for Roman Catholic mass. In contrast to the larger flagons on display nearby, this smaller chalice was sufficient for only the priest’s communion wine.
Spain
Gilded silver and enamel
Museum no. Loan:Gilbert.101:1-2008(16/11/2016) |
| Credit line | The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
| Object history | Provenance Acquired by Arthur Gilbert from S.J. Phillips Ltd, London, 1994. |
| Summary | This Spanish chalice was made for use in a Roman Catholic mass. Its small dimensions suggest that it would have been intended for a priest to take communion wine, rather than for the whole congregation. The top rim’s enamel band might have been taken from a domestic piece, possibly made in South Germany. Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996. |
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| Accession number | LOAN:GILBERT.101:1-2008 |
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| Record created | June 27, 2008 |
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