Chalice and paten with cup in sterling silver, Ardagh model by Molina
Chalice and paten with cup in sterling silver, Ardagh model by Molina.
This is a replica of the Ardagh chalice, which was discovered at the end of the XIX century in Ireland by a young man who was harvesting potatoes in Reerasta Rath near Ardagh.
The chalice looked like a buried treasure, belonging to some rich monastery and with a two handle design and a rich, Celtic decoration with enamelled cabochon. To this day, this remains one of the most beautiful metallic artefacts dating back to the V...
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Chalice and paten with cup in sterling silver, Ardagh model by Molina.
This is a replica of the Ardagh chalice, which was discovered at the end of the XIX century in Ireland by a young man who was harvesting potatoes in Reerasta Rath near Ardagh.
The chalice looked like a buried treasure, belonging to some rich monastery and with a two handle design and a rich, Celtic decoration with enamelled cabochon. To this day, this remains one of the most beautiful metallic artefacts dating back to the VIII century.
This item is made by Spanish company Molina where every step of the production process is entirely hand made.
Molina has a long tradition in the manufacturing of high quality religious and liturgical articles.
All the pieces of the 'Maestro' collection are a testament of the impressive skills of the Spanish goldsmiths and their history.
These items represent faithful replicas of some sacred objects of the Christian history. They are true works of art.