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Chalice

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Date: c. 1574
Medium: silver (metal)
Institution: Rijksmuseum

As was the case with secular objects, the ornamentation of ecclesiastical objects was subject to fashion. Because a chalice is part of a priest’s personal accoutrements, he could dictate how it was decorated. A relatively reserved ornamentation with fluting was particularly popular in the 16th century. The silver flutes reflect the light in all directions.

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