Gilded And Engraved Copper Ciborium, Italy, 16th Century
Golden-Gilded and Engraved Ciborium, Italy, 16th Century
Rare golden-gilded and finely engraved ciborium, Italy, 16th century
H. 28 cm
D. foot 19 cm
The foot is scalloped and molded, decorated with engraved foliage scrolls. The stem with a knop features a frieze of gadroons. The host box is smooth and hammered. The gilding on the interior of the cup is very well preserved. The lid is adorned with a frieze of volutes and scrolls and is topped with a cross (later).
Note that the "closing" mechanism is missing.
Period: 16th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Copper
Length: 28
Diameter: 19
Reference (ID): 1517362
Availability: In stock































