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Chalice

A chalice, also known as a calix or icis (Latin: calix/icis - cup/mug), is an ancient open drinking vessel in Ancient Rome. They were primarily made from materials such as clay (ceramics), glass, wood, and metals, including precious metals. The name of this drinking vessel could vary depending on its specific type. For example, a large mug for wine could be called a cantharus, while a cup for dice games could be called a fritillus.

Ceramics from Britain. 3rd century AD
Ceramic mug. 1st century AD
A glass tumbler. Pompeii. 1st century AD

Naturally, such vessels were actively used by all peoples in the ancient Mediterranean region. Ceramic vessels were the most widespread. The techniques used by different cultures varied slightly but maintained the same functionality. In Greece, pottery was often decorated. On the other hand, glass vessels were most commonly used in the Roman Empire.

Related topics

Ancient military campaigns, Tableware, Flask, Spoon, Fork, Cassidil, Catinum

Gallery

Ceramic mug. 1st century AD
Roman glass bowl. City Museum of Ljubljana’s collection. 1st century AD
Silver cup from Pompeii. The Louvre Museum. 79 A.D.
Silver cup from Pompeii. The Louvre Museum. 79 A.D.
Silver cup from Pompeii. The Louvre Museum. 79 A.D.
Silver cup with lovers. It was found in the vicinity of Jerusalem. Early 1st century AD
Silver cup with lovers. It was found in the vicinity of Jerusalem. Early 1st century AD
Silver cup with lovers. It was found in the vicinity of Jerusalem. Early 1st century AD
Silver cup with lovers. It was found in the vicinity of Jerusalem. Early 1st century AD
Silver cup from Pompeii. The Louvre Museum. 79 A.D.
Silver cup from Pompeii. The Louvre Museum. 79 A.D.
Silver bowl with the image of Circus Maximus. Pompeii. Height: 8 cm, width-9.5 cm. Weight-355 g. Inv. No. 145510. 1st century AD
Silver bowl with the image of Circus Maximus. Pompeii. Height: 8 cm, width-9.5 cm. Weight-355 g. Inv. No. 145510. 1st century AD
Vicarello Cup. Silver. Dimensions: 12.2 x 7.8 cm Weight: 15.649 g. Purchased by J. H. Wade Fund 1966.371. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD
Vicarello Cup. Silver. Dimensions: 12.2 x 7.8 cm Weight: 15.649 g. Purchased by J. H. Wade Fund 1966.371. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD
Vicarello Cup. Silver. Dimensions: 12.2 x 7.8 cm Weight: 15.649 g. Purchased by J. H. Wade Fund 1966.371. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD
Silver cup from Boscoreale. 1st century AD
Silver cup from Boscoreale. 1st century AD
Silver cup. From the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. 1st century BC - 1st century AD
Ceramic products, I century BC-IV century AD, Antalya City Museum
Ceramic products, I century BC-IV century AD, Antalya City Museum