Chalice
Author: Unknown
Date: 17th century, beginning
Material: White and gilt silver
Dimensions (cm): H 19,5 x D 13,8
Provenance: Guimarães, Casa do Senado, Capela do Espírito Santo
Owner: Guimarães, Câmara Municipal de Guimarães
Inventory No.: MAS OD 7
This chalice in mannerist style has a circular base, a stem with a baluster-shaped knop and a plain cup. The engraved decoration uses the ornamental motifs made common by Flemish engravings of the time and shows a sign identifying it as having belonged to the Confraria do Espírito Santo – the dove engraved on the foot inside a cartouche.