This mid 15th-century silver cup has been used as both a feasting cup and a holy chalice. Now, it is celebrated as a rare and exceptional art object. Recently acquired by the British Museum and the Wiltshire Museum with support from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, it will tour to five museum venues in the coming months.
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