first half 16th century
Spain
Object qualities
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Objectreligious artefact: Chalice
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSilver gilt, enamel
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SizeOverall: 10 11/16 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (27.2 x 19.1 x 18.1 cm) cup: 3 5/16 x 4 1/16 in. (8.4 x 10.3 cm)
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Geography details
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Country today
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Datefirst half 16th century
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CultureSpanish
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The inscription on the bowl reads: hic est envm calix sangvinis mei nvovi (For this is my blood of the New [Testament]). It also has the marks for the maker (luis) and for Córdoba.
