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16th Century Oak Mary Magdalene The Marian Chalice


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A Fine 16th Century Carved Oak Figure Of Mary Magdalene.
Holding The Marian Chalice within a Gothic niche.
Exceptional with fine colour.
Early Christian tradition holds that Jesus' follower Mary Magdalene collected Christ's blood in a sacred vessel after the Crucifixion.
Originally called the Marian Chalice, meaning the Chalice of Mary Magdalene, Mary's sacred vessel was believed to have been sealed up in Jesus’ empty tomb where it remained for almost four hundred years. After the Roman emperor Constantine the Great converted to Christianity in the early fourth century, his mother the Empress Helena ordered the excavation of the Holy Sepulchre, the purported site of Christ’s tomb in Jerusalem. During the excavation a cup was found which many believed to be the Marian Chalice. It was taken to Rome where it was believed to possess miraculous healing powers.The Marian Chalice, or Chalice of Magdalene, remained in Rome until the city was sacked by the barbarians in AD 410. Along with other treasures, it was taken from the city in an armed convoy of carts and brought to the safety of Britain, the last outpost of Roman civilization in Western Europe. What then happened to the sacred relic went unrecorded, but well into the Middle Ages the legend persisted that it was still hidden somewhere in the British Isles.
English or French early 16th century.
Measures 22 1/4" high All major credit and debit cards accepted.
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Wiltshire
Tel : 07494896499
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Holding The Marian Chalice within a Gothic niche.
Exceptional with fine colour.
Early Christian tradition holds that Jesus' follower Mary Magdalene collected Christ's blood in a sacred vessel after the Crucifixion.
Originally called the Marian Chalice, meaning the Chalice of Mary Magdalene, Mary's sacred vessel was believed to have been sealed up in Jesus’ empty tomb where it remained for almost four hundred years. After the Roman emperor Constantine the Great converted to Christianity in the early fourth century, his mother the Empress Helena ordered the excavation of the Holy Sepulchre, the purported site of Christ’s tomb in Jerusalem. During the excavation a cup was found which many believed to be the Marian Chalice. It was taken to Rome where it was believed to possess miraculous healing powers.The Marian Chalice, or Chalice of Magdalene, remained in Rome until the city was sacked by the barbarians in AD 410. Along with other treasures, it was taken from the city in an armed convoy of carts and brought to the safety of Britain, the last outpost of Roman civilization in Western Europe. What then happened to the sacred relic went unrecorded, but well into the Middle Ages the legend persisted that it was still hidden somewhere in the British Isles.
English or French early 16th century.
Measures 22 1/4" high All major credit and debit cards accepted.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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DimensionsMeasures 22 1/4" high
Category Antique Wood Carvings
Period Early 16th Century Antiques
Material Oak
Origin English
Condition exceptional with fine colour
Item code as516a250 / 73309
Status Sold
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Delivery -
Upon full payment
Domestic All small items sent within 2 working days by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
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International All items sent by Royal Mail International recorded delivery.
Refunds.
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Tel : 07494896499
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