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Also known as goblet, potir, bokal, kubok, kylix, calix, pokíri, poterion
thumb|Late medieval chalice in silver-gilt with enamels of Saints and Scenes from the Life of Christ thumb|Diagram showing the parts of a liturgical chalice.
A chalice is a cup or goblet used in religious ceremonies, particularly in Christian worship where it holds wine during communion services. It matters because it serves as an important sacred vessel in liturgical practice and is often crafted with fine materials and artistic detail, as shown in surviving examples like medieval silver-gilt pieces decorated with religious imagery.
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