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Ciboria and Host Bowls

A ciborium or communion bowl is a type of vessel that is used to hold the hosts for the Eucharist. The vessels are typically made of metal and have a lid. Ciboriums tend to be raised on a pedestal, similar to a chalice though more rounded than conical. In the early days of the church, the host was not kept at the church for fear of sacrilege or desecration, though individual homes often kept a ciborium handy for the Last Rites when needed. Today, churches keep the ciborium in the tabernacle or ambry. It is typically made of (or is plated with) a precious metal.

Matthew F. Sheehan carries a large selection of ciboriums or communion bowls to choose from. Designs range in shape and size, though most traditional ciborium bowl styles include a cover. Open styles are also available. Many of the high-end designs include an impressive degree of detailing. Crosses are common in the designs and most pieces are made of either silver or gold. Select styles are able to be engraved for a small additional fee.

Trust Matthew F. Sheehan for the finest selection of high-quality ciboriums or host bowls. We have been serving the faithful for over 100 years and have the experience you need to get the quality products you want. If you have any questions or need help making a selection, our knowledgeable and friendly customer service team would be happy to help.

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  • Classic Gothic Designed Ciborium

    $11,290.00 - $15,345.00
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    Exquisite design meets the highest quality standards on this chalice. Cut-out "ajour" outer cup, node and lower collar and the finest engraving on ...

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  • Silver Plate Open Ciboria

    $3,995.00 - $3,995.00
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    Open Ciborium with chiselled by hand inscription finish. It is available with a silver plated finish. Matching Chalice & Paten and Ciborium ava...

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  • Twelve Apostles Ciborium

    $15,285.00 - $23,785.00
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    Gothic style Ciborium made in sterling silver, goldplated with enamel finish decorated with fine filigree overlay on cup and base with oval engrave...

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  • Wicker textured Open ciboria

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    Modern style Open Ciboria made in brass silverplated with gold lined finish decorated with Wicker texture finish. Open Ciboria measures by 2 1/4 in...

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  • Grape and Wheat large Open Ciboria

    $4,205.00 - $4,205.00
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    Modern style serving large open ciboria, hand hammered cup with raised grape and wheat motif on base. Hammering marks showing inside. It is availab...

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  • Modern Ciborium in gold plated brass

    $2,810.00 - $3,010.00
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    Elegant and simple Ciborium made in gold plated brass finish. Matching Principal Chalice, Serving Cup, Flagon, Serving Bowl and large Open Ciboria...

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  • Fine straw hammering Last Supper Ciborium

    $7,090.00 - $7,090.00
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    Ciborium decorated with fine straw hammering with "Last Supper" knot, hand engraved cross on base. It is available with a sterling silver finish Ma...

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  • Fish and Loaves Motifs Open Ciboria

    $4,245.00 - $4,245.00
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    Modern style metal ware piece made in silver plated with gold lined finish and decorated with hand engraved fish, net and loaves motifs. Matching ...

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  • Traditional style hand hammered Ciborium

    $3,270.00 - $3,270.00
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    Traditional style, hand hammered overall, high polish silver plate finish. Black enamelled cross and node finish. Matching Chalice & 6 1/4 inc...

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  • Matching Ciborium hammered simple style

    $2,145.00 - $2,450.00
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    Ciborium combining areas decorated with hammering and others high gloss. Classic lines metal ware piece made in brass or sterling silver finish. Ma...

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  • Purple fire-enamelled Ciboria

    $7,790.00 - $7,790.00
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    Modern style metal ware piece Ciborium with real fire enamel finish. It is available with a cup Sterling Gold plated overall finish.Matching Chalic...

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  • Hand Engraved Image and Twelve Apostles Ciboria

    $5,985.00 - $7,645.00
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    Silver plated Ciborium with the hand engraved images and names of the Twelve Apostles. It is available with a silver plated with gold lining and st...

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  • Hand Engraved Image and Twelve Apostles Open Ciboria

    $5,985.00 - $7,645.00
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    Open Ciborium made in silver plated brass with the hand engraved images and names of the Twelve Apostle. It is available with silver plated gold li...

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  • Romanesque enamelled Open Ciboria

    $12,345.00 - $16,500.00
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    Modern style Open-Ciborium, with silver plated finish and decorated with fire enamels featuring the Last Supper and plant motifs finish. It is avai...

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  • Gothic gold plated Ciborium

    $8,390.00 - $8,790.00
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    Rich gothic design. Base featuring six delicate medallions depicting different scenes of the Passion of Christ (The Lashing, Thorns Crowning, The G...

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  • Cross on base Gold Plated Ciborium

    $1,245.00 - $1,245.00
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    Classic style Ciborium, made in silver plated or gold plated brass, with a cross on its base finish.Matching Chalice & 5 3/4 inches scale paten...

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  • Gothic Ciborium with medallions

    $8,990.00 - $9,490.00
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    Intricate gothic ornamentation. Base featuring six delicate engraved medallions depicting The Crucifixion, Salvation symbol, Martyrdom of Isaac, Me...

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  • Large Open Ciborium and Lid

    $795.00 - $795.00
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    Contemporary style large ciboria made in a brass gold plated finish.Large ciboria measures by 7 1/4 inches high by 7 1/4 inch diameterHolds 1.400 h...

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  • Classic Large Open Ciboria

    $1,715.00 - $1,715.00
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    Classic and simple style large open ciboria made in gold plated brass Matching Ciboria, Chalice only, Serving Chalice and Open Ciboria available at...

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  • Classic open Ciboria

    $1,615.00 - $1,615.00
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    Classic Open-Ciborium of simple style made in gold plated brass finish. Matching Ciboria, Chalice only, Serving Chalice and Large Open Ciboria avai...

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  • Modern PX symbol ciboria

    $2,425.00 - $3,295.00
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    Ciborium made in hammered gold plated brass with a PX symbol on base finish. It is available with a brass gold plated finish. Matching Open Ciboria...

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  • Modern PX symbol Open ciboria

    $2,425.00 - $3,295.00
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    Simple style Open Ciboria with soft round hammering with hand engraved "PX" symbol. It is available with a brass gold plated finish. Matching Cibor...

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  • Stainless Steel Open Ciboria

    $1,205.00 - $1,205.00
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    Modern and simple style Open Ciborium. It is available with stainless steel with gold lined finish. Matching Chalice & 5 3/4 inches Scale Paten...

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  • "Wheat" Motif Ciboria

    $1,800.00 - $1,800.00
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    Classic designed open ciboria with hand engraved "Wheat" design on cup. It is available with a brass silver plated with gold lining finish.Matching...

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