Tassilo
The origin of this famous chalice can be traced back to the Duke Tassilo III of Bavaria, Germany, VIII Century. It is one of the most important treasures of this era even though it was not known of until the XI or XII Century. It is the symbol of the wedding between the Duke Tassilo III, from the Agilolfing dynasty that governed Bavaria and Liutpirc, the daughter of the Lombardian King Desiderius, and was presented by them in 777 to the Monastery of Kremsmünster (Germany) where it is still preserved today. The only modification to this original chalice is the fact that the wording on the base from the original Tassilo chalice (+ TASSILO DVX FORTIS + LIUTPIRC VIRGA REGALIS +) has been changed to the Latin text PER IPSUM CUM IPSO IN IPSO + meaning FOR HIM WITH HIM IN HIM +, of important meaning in liturgy, thus making our version more appropriate for its use in a liturgical catholic service. Our chalice is also slightly smaller in size, making it easier to use during the services than the original of considerably larger dimensions. The design and style of the figures present on our chalice are sensibly more refined and symmetrical than those of the original, of a more primitive design. The figures represented on the base are The Blessed Mother, Saint Paul of Tarsus , St. John the Baptist and Saint Theodore while the ones on the cup are The Pantocrator and the Four Evangelists with their symbols. Matching Ciboria, open Ciboria, cruets set and monstrance available.
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An exquisite reproduction of the original VIII century Tassilo Chalice, finished in two tone (gold and silver).
- Total Height: 7 1/2"
- Volume: 18oz.
- Diameter: 4 1/2" Cup
- Paten is 6 1/2" in diameter
- Available in:
- Brass
- Brass with inner cup Sterling Silver
- All Sterling Silver
- Plated in 24K Gold and Sterling Silver
- From the Tassilo Collection:
- #2330-P Main Chalice
- #2331 Covered Ciboria
- #2914 Open Ciboria
- #2332 Enamel Chalice
- #2230 Chalice
- #2133 Chalice
- #4109 Tabernacle
- #7274 Monstrance
- #753 Cruet Set
- #230 Ostensoria/Monstrance
- #AS-145 Eastern Rite Set
- Handmade in Spain
- Any Luis Molina piece can be customized, please contact us with any requests or for more detail
Item is imported from Spain and subject to customs declaration and applicable fees.
*Items are handmade-to-order. Although you will receive your item sooner in most cases, please allow up to 6-12 weeks for delivery
This Item is imported from Spain. Merchandise imported into the United States must clear CBP and may be subject to the payment of duties and fees. These fees are not included in the shipping cost. If you are exempt, please include your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) in the order comments section. This number is found on payroll documents.
Molina silvermsiths combine elegant design and pure craftsmanship to create chalices of renowned quality that will last a lifetime and that are worthy of the celebration of the liturgy. Luis Molina Acedo, S.A. is considered one of the finest Liturgical silversmiths in the world, and has been fabricating unique and custom pieces since 1939. The company is 100% family owned and operated in its fourth generation.
