Chalice and Paten
ca. 1350-1400 (made)
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A chalice was used during the Mass to serve the consecrated wine. The form and ornament of this example are typical of a type made in large numbers in Tuscany. The finest were made entirely of silver gilt and enamel. Slightly cheaper versions, such as this chalice, had a silver bowl and a copper-gilt foot and stem.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Copper-gilt with enamelled silver mounts and silver-gilt bowl, probably Tuscany, Italy, 1350-1400 |
| Marks and inscriptions | No marks |
| Gallery label | Two Italian Chalices
A chalice was used during the Mass to serve the consecrated wine. The form and ornament of this example are typical of a type made in large numbers in Tuscany. The finest were made entirely of silver gilt and enamel. Slightly cheaper versions, such as these, had a silver bowl and a copper-gilt foot and stem.
Tuscany, Italy, dated 1365. Copper gilt, with
enamelled silver mounts, the bowl of silver gilt
Probably Tuscany, Italy, 1350–1400. Copper gilt,
with enamelled silver mounts and silver-gilt bowl
Museum nos. 527-1893; 473-1907(22/11/2005) |
| Summary | A chalice was used during the Mass to serve the consecrated wine. The form and ornament of this example are typical of a type made in large numbers in Tuscany. The finest were made entirely of silver gilt and enamel. Slightly cheaper versions, such as this chalice, had a silver bowl and a copper-gilt foot and stem. |
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| Accession number | 473&A-1907 |
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| Record created | November 7, 2005 |
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