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Historical Archive: Chalice "of St. Lebuinus"

ivory c.790-810, probably Aachen, without metalwork 11.8 x 9.5 cm (4.6 x 3.7 inches)
original form probably a tempietto/tholos (Fountain of Life/Holy Sepulchre), or a cup
silver gilt setting 14th century
with metalwork 18 x 10 cm (7 x 3.9 inches)
formerly at the Broerenkerk, Deventer
Utrecht, Museum Catharijneconvent ABM bi787


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full, centered on ivory cup
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full, with metalwork strip
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upper part, centered on ivory cup
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cup, bottom side centered on acanthus
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cup, divided by metalwork strip
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cup, bottom side centered on square motif