Small Silver-gilt Ciborium With A Gilt Copper Base - Italy/france - 17th Century

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Small Silver-gilt Ciborium With A Gilt Copper Base - Italy/france - 17th Century

A rare and elegant 17th-century silver-gilt ciborium with a gilt copper base. This small ciborium, dating from the 17th century, comprises a silver cup and lid resting on a gilt copper base. The hemispherical cup is surmounted by a domed lid topped with a cross. The gilt copper baluster base displays a beautiful antique patina, attesting to its authenticity and liturgical use. The piece offers a harmonious contrast between the understated brilliance of the silver and the warmth of the gilt copper. An engraved inscription, dated 1806, likely added later, can be seen beneath the base, suggesting a donation or consecration.

1 200 €