Ecclesiastical art in Germany during the middle ages (1873)
Lübke, Wilhelm, 1826-1893, Wheatley, L. A. (Leonard Abercrombie), 1835-1895 · Edinburgh, T. C. Jack; [etc., etc.] · leaf 174
he sacramental or ministerial chalice appointed for the distribution of the supper, before the cup was withheld from the laity. The distribution of the wine was made by means of a small pipe ( fistula or calamus ) of gold, silver, or ivory, which was provided with one or with several handles. Two… … Fig. 106. — Chalice in Wilten. thirteenth century is found with the cup in the chapter- house of St Peter at Salzburg. These chalices have, on account of their considerable size, two handles on the upper edge for holding.
Church architecture · Church furniture
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