MEDIEVAL SILVER AND GOLD CHALICE CUP

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The 8th century Ardagh Chalice is one of the greatest treasures of the early Irish Church. It is part of a hoard of objects found in the 19th century by a young man digging for potatoes near Ardagh, Co. Limerick. It was used for dispensing Eucharistic wine during the celebration of Mass. The form of the chalice recalls late Roman tableware, but the method of construction is Irish and it is regarded as one of the world finest example sof fine metal work for its period.