Title: Antique Dark Wooden Carved Chalice Christian Church Cup
Shipping: $29.00
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Period: Unassigned
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Origin: Central Europe > France
Condition: Excellent
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Item ID: 759
Lovely 19th Century Wooden Carved Chalice, Goblet Or Cup For A Religious Tradition. A chalice is a goblet intended to hold drink. In general religious terms, it is intended for quaffing during a ceremony. This goblet is of outstanding craftsmanship. Delight yourself with this charming beautiful hand carved challis from Europe. Illuminate your table and grant significance to your home and celebrations. Order this Goblet and Make a wonderful gift for yourself or your loved ones!
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalice_%28cup%29
In Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, Lutheranism and some other Christian denominations, a chalice is a standing cup used to hold sacramental wine during the Eucharist (also called the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion). Chalices are often made of precious metal, and they are sometimes richly enamelled and jewelled.
The ancient Roman calix was a drinking vessel consisting of a bowl fixed atop a stand, and was in common use at banquets. Chalices have been used since the early church. Because of Jesus' command to his disciples to "Do this in remembrance of me. and Paul's account of the Eucharistic rite in 1 Corinthians 11:24-25, the celebration of the Eucharist became central to Christian liturgy.
