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8. A Silver Gilt Chalice, Russia, circa 1815

Decorated with eight enamel plaques (finiftis) depicting scenes from the life of Christ, each bordered by faceted rock crystals, the upper part of the chalice engraved in Russian "Taste the Body of Christ and Receive Eternal Life", the pronounced base decorated with four plaques showing the Last Supper, the Entombment, Christ Carrying the Christ, and Christ in Prayer. 14 1/2" h.

5,000/7,000

Condition: all oval plaques with rim chips, one bottom plaque with rim chip, gilding rubbed, slight scratches.