Chalice for the Coronation of Napoleon I 1804 Charles Percier French Chalice from a set of two design drawings for a communion service consisting of a ciborium and a cup. The foot and base of the two designs are the identical in their structure and decoration. The metal work is covered all over with decorations typical for the Empire period. Characteristic is the Imperial eagle which is depicted between palmettes on the node. The cuppa of the chalice is decorated by one wide frieze, with a pattern of acanthus leaves and palmettes. The rim of the cup is bend outward and is left Chalice
Chalice for the Coronation of Napoleon I 1804 Charles Percier French Chalice from a set of two design drawings for a communion service consisting of a ciborium and a cup. The foot and base of the two designs are the identical in their structure and decoration. The metal work is covered all over with decorations typical for the Empire period. Characteristic is the Imperial eagle which is depicted between palmettes on the node. The cuppa of the chalice is decorated by one wide frieze, with a pattern of acanthus leaves and palmettes. The rim of the cup is bend outward and is left Chalice for the Coronation of Napoleon I 640178
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