230 Tassilo Ostensoria

The origin of this famous chalice can be traced back to the Duke Tassilo III of Bavaria, Germany, 8th Century. It is one of the most important treasures of this era even though it was not known of until the 11th or 12th Century. It is the symbol of the wedding between the Duke TassiloIII, from the Agilolfing dynasty that governed Bavariaand Liutpirc, the daughter of the Lombardian King Desiderius, and was presented by them in 777 to the Monastery of Kremsm?nster (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 Tassilochalice (+ TASSILO DVX FORTIS + LIUTPIRC VIRGAREGALIS +) has been changed to the Latin text PERIPSUM CUM IPSO IN IPSO + meaning FOR HIM WITHHIM IN HIM +, of important meaning in liturgy, thusmaking our version more appropriate for its use in aliturgical 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.

Delicate design matching the "Tassilo" chalice.