Paten

Unknown

1450–1500 · Silver-gilt · Medieval Art

Although they often do not survive together, chalices and patens were concieved as ensembles, much like cups and saucers. The paten sat on top of the chalice and held the bread consecrated during the Mass as the body of Christ.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1450–1500

Medium

Silver-gilt

Culture

Spanish

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917