http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/927028/resize%3Aformat%3DfullChalice (caliz)about 1790–1812José Maria RodallegaSilver with gold washThe tall and slender gilt chalice is composed of four separately formed elements that are held together by a threaded, gilded, silver rod secured to the calyx; a notched and gilded bolt secures the whole beneath the base. An applied scalloped midband bisects the bowl horizontally; the upper portion is slightly everted but unadorned. The calyx has been chased in a gently swirling design that is repeated in two baluster elements and in the tall base, which twists and expands outward to a splayed and scrolled rim. The calyx, baluster, and portions of the base are chased with foliate decoration and bowknots; the background throughout has been given a fine punched treatment. Various elements of the Passion of Christ are repousséd and chased in swirling sections emanating from the calyx and base. On the bowl are a banner, hammer and pliers, pitcher, and mallet. In the panels on the base are chased images of a tomb, a spade and other tools, the column to which Christ was tied, a cross, a spear, and a sponge.Silver hollowware24.0000000000 Centimeter7.7000000000 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/38111/rdf