Gold-Plated Brass Ciborium Featuring a Decorative Nodus, 4.75 in (12 cm)

Built around a wide, rounded bowl, this ciborium has a decorative nodus beneath it. A small cross tops its fitted lid, while the nodus carries pronounced vertical fluting with an irregular texture.

Ciborium color, form and liturgical character

• Color: gold with an elegant sheen.

• Form: classic, functional and representative.

• Character: liturgical, Eucharistic and solemn.

Bowl, lid and nodus

The bowl’s smooth, lustrous surface gives the vessel a dignified appearance. The proportions of the bowl, lid and lower support create a harmonious whole. Careful workmanship brings the smooth upper surface and the textured element below it into clear contrast.

This contrast gives the piece an elegant, formal presentation. The lower element also functions as a stable base, allowing the vessel to be placed securely and conveniently. Its decorative treatment adds a distinctive finish without disrupting the balanced shape of the vessel.

The 4.75 in (12 cm) diameter makes it a practical solution for everyday liturgical use and solemn celebrations. Durable brass, a gold-plated finish and subtle ornamentation help it coordinate with other liturgical vessels.

Use during Mass and in the tabernacle

The vessel is intended for storing hosts and the Blessed Sacrament. This applies during the celebration of Mass and while it is kept in the tabernacle. The bowl’s broad shape supports the storage and distribution of hosts. The cross-topped lid emphasizes the sacred character of the vessel.

Its durable brass construction, gold-plated finish and understated decoration make it a worthy part of the furnishings of a church, chapel or sacristy. It coordinates with chalices, patens and other gold-plated liturgical vessels, creating a harmonious and solemn setting for the celebration of the Eucharist.

The cross represents Christian faith. It also emphasizes the Eucharistic purpose of the vessel.