Ciborium
13th century-14th century (made)
Copper, gilded, with hexagonal lid and bowl, and a round foot. Set with reverse painted glass plaques depicting Jesus, apostles and saints (four missing), and also with pearls and cut amethysts.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 14 parts.
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Physical description | Copper, gilded, with hexagonal lid and bowl, and a round foot. Set with reverse painted glass plaques depicting Jesus, apostles and saints (four missing), and also with pearls and cut amethysts. |
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Marks and inscriptions | The figure in each of the plaques mounted on the lid and the cup is identified by a painted inscription.
The figures around the lid are:
S[anctus] / PE / TR / VS; [plaque missing]; I C [Ihesus] / XC [Christus]; [plaque missing]; S[anctus] / IOH[ann]ES / BA/ TI/STA; [plaque missing]
The figures around the bowl of the container are:
S[anctus] BAR/TO/LO/MEV/S; S[anctus] TA / DE / VS; [plaque missing]; PE/TR/V[s]; S[anctus]/ Ioh[ann]es / EVA/ N/GELISTA
S[anctus] / IA/CO/BVS |
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Accession number | 779-1891 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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