84 silver chalice was sold at Violiti
Silver chalice is another interesting lot on the Violiti website. This iconic item has attracted the interest of over 80 users.
Collapsible silver chalice - church cup for communion 84 tests. The craftsmen used the techniques of casting, engraving, gilding, polishing, mounting and others.
All kinds of chalices were used in Christian worship, used for the consecration of wine and subsequent communion.
Outwardly, it is a deep bowl on a long stem with a round base, which is larger in diameter than the top. In some cases, the legs of the chalices had apple-shaped thickenings. The external similarity to the discos, a liturgical vessel, was added by the presence of two circles - an upper and a lower one.
Chalices were often made of precious metals - silver and bronze. Remarkably, the first such cult objects were created from wood, and around the 3rd century glass began to be used for them.
Ornaments depicting saints were used as decorations. The chalice is an image of the chalice that Christ gave to his disciples during the Last Supper.
Chalices, like any ancient cult objects, contain two principles: they are both sacred objects and works of art. They are used for communion ceremonies and at the same time admire the masterful work of jewelers.
For all its sacredness, ancient chalices are of great value for collectors of antiques. This is especially true for silver items of 84 assay value. As is the case with the lot sold on the Violiti website.
Collapsible silver chalice - church cup for communion 84 tests. The craftsmen used the techniques of casting, engraving, gilding, polishing, mounting and others.
All kinds of chalices were used in Christian worship, used for the consecration of wine and subsequent communion.
Outwardly, it is a deep bowl on a long stem with a round base, which is larger in diameter than the top. In some cases, the legs of the chalices had apple-shaped thickenings. The external similarity to the discos, a liturgical vessel, was added by the presence of two circles - an upper and a lower one.
Chalices were often made of precious metals - silver and bronze. Remarkably, the first such cult objects were created from wood, and around the 3rd century glass began to be used for them.
Ornaments depicting saints were used as decorations. The chalice is an image of the chalice that Christ gave to his disciples during the Last Supper.
Chalices, like any ancient cult objects, contain two principles: they are both sacred objects and works of art. They are used for communion ceremonies and at the same time admire the masterful work of jewelers.
For all its sacredness, ancient chalices are of great value for collectors of antiques. This is especially true for silver items of 84 assay value. As is the case with the lot sold on the Violiti website.
