Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN ORTHODOX GILT-BRASS CHALICE,

A RUSSIAN ORTHODOX GILT-BRASS CHALICE, 18TH CENTURY - Of a traditional form made of brass and copper alloy decorated with engraving and gilding. The chalice depicts Christ on the front and a religious prayer on the top around the rim. Russian, 18th century. H: 8 7/8 in., (22.5 cm.) Condition: The chalice shows some gilding loss and several cracks at the rim. Otherwise, it is in good condition considering its age.