Chalice

Description

Silver-gilt chalice with bowl and foot each decorated with three painted enamels depicting scenes from the life of Christ, and set with garnets and blue glass: Swiss, Rapperswil, by Johannes Dumeisen, early 18th century

Museum reference

A.1880.57.1

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Chalice

Production information

Dumeisen, Johannes
Rapperswil, St Gallen, Switzerland, Western Europe

Date

Early 18th century

Materials

Silver-gilt, Painted enamels, Garnet, Glass

Physical description

Silver-gilt; bowl and foot each with decorated with three painted enamels, and set with garnets and blue glass

Associations

Depicted: Christ

Exhibitions

• Art of Living (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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