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Miniature Chalice, Fairy Castle
Specifications
Miniature Chalice, Fairy Castle
Category
Art, Architecture, and Design
Classification
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Ceremonial Objects - Religious Objects - Container, Ritual - Vessel, Communion - Chalice
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts - Sculpture - Miniature
Object Origin
Date Created:
1928-1935
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Miniature gold chalice with intricate engravings and inlaid stones. Base of cup contains 60 small pearls set in four rings that encircle chalice stem. The gold stem itself is engraved with decorative floral patterns and curling motifs. Moving upwards, the sides of the chalice cup contain 4 settings of 4 rubies. Two engraved handles attached to the top edge of the cup are inlaid with blue and green stones. Inside the center of the cup is an enamel...
Measurements: Object:
Height: 3 in, Diameter: 3 in
Weight: 0.17 lbs
Credit
Gift of Colleen Moore, 49.129.195
Display Status
On Exhibit
Miniature Chalice, Fairy Castle
About: Miniature Chalice, Fairy Castle
About: Miniature Chalice, Fairy Castle
This gold chalice serves as the baptismal font in the Chapel of the Fairy Castle. The engraved handles are set with sapphires and the base has four settings of four rubies each. The base of the cup is encircled with 60 small pearls. An enamel painting of a rose with a gold stem embellishes the interior of the cup.
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