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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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  • "Wheat" Motif Open Ciboria

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

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  • "Twisted Wheat" Motif Open Ciboria

    $2,870.00 - $3,270.00
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    Open Ciboria made in brass gold plated finish with twisted "Wheat" motif.. Matching Chalice & 5 3/4 inches Scale Paten and Ciboria available at...

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  • "Twisted Wheat" Motif Ciboria

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    Ciboria made in brass gold plated finish with twisted "Wheat" motif. It is available with a brass gold plated, inner cup Sterling Silver, Gold Plat...

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  • Baroque Ornamented Ciborium

    $3,795.00 - $4,440.00
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    Baroque style Ciborium realized in goldplated brass finish. It is available with a brass gold plated finish. Matching Open Ciborium and Chalice &am...

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  • Baroque Ornamented Open Ciborium

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    Baroque style Open-Ciborium realized in gold plated brass finish. It is available with a brass gold plated finish. Matching Ciborium and Chalice &a...

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  • Contemporary Open Ciborium

    $1,400.00 - $2,240.00
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    Open ciborium made in silver plated brass, decorated with spiral finish. It is available with a brass silver plated finish.Matching Chalice and 5 3...

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  • Renaissance Ornamented Ciborium

    $4,070.00 - $4,770.00
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    Renaissance style ciborium made in brass silver plated finish and decorated with floral motifs chiseled in relief. Matching Open Ciborium and Chal...

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  • Renaissance Ornamented Open Ciboria

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    Renaissance style open-ciborium realized in brass two tones finish. It is available with a brass silver plated finish. Matching Ciborium and Chalic...

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  • Hammered Textured Ciboria

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    Smooth, clean lines with soft round hammering overall design made in a brass gold plated finish. Matching Open Ciboria and Chalice & 5 3/4 inch...

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  • Flutted Ornamented Ciboria

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    Fluted ornamentation, cup adorned with angel medallions made in Brass Gold plated finish. Matching Chalice and 5 3/4 inches Scale Paten available a...

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  • Grape and Wheat Designed Open Ciboria

    $3,370.00 - $4,270.00
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    Gold plated brass Open Ciborium decorated with hand chased wheat and grapes motifs design. It is available with a bras gold plated finish. Matching...

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  • Hammered Textured Open Ciboria

    $2,850.00 - $3,725.00
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    Smooth, clean lines with soft round hammering overall design made in a brass gold plated finish. Matching Open Ciboria and Chalice & 5 3/4 inch...

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  • Flower of Passion Open Ciboria

    $3,960.00 - $4,800.00
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    Classic design with hand engraved "Flower of Passion" around cup Matching Ciboria and Chalice & 5 3/4 inches Scale Paten available at addition...

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  • Grape and Wheat Designed Ciboria

    $3,370.00 - $4,270.00
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    Gold plated brass Ciborium decorated with hand chased wheat and grapes motifs design. It is available with a brass gold plated finish. Matching Ope...

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  • Flower of Passion Ciboria

    $3,960.00 - $4,800.00
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    Classic design with hand engraved "Flower of Passion" around cup and Four Evangelists medallions on base. It is available with a brass gold plated ...

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  • Wheat and Grape Ornamented Ciboria

    $3,570.00 - $4,595.00
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    Ciborium made in gold plated brass finish decorated with wheat and grapes motifs. Matching Open Ciboria and Chalice and 5 3/4 inches Scale Paten a...

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  • Fish Motiff Open Ciboria

    $2,370.00 - $3,215.00
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    Modern hand-chased "Fish "motif on node & base finish. It is available with a brass silver plated with a gold lined finish. Matching Chalice &a...

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  • Plateresque Ornamented Open Ciboria

    $3,915.00 - $4,695.00
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    Open Ciborium made in Gold plated brass finish decorated with rich ornamentation.Matching Chalice & 5 3/4 inches Scale Paten and Ciboria availa...

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  • Fish Motiff Ciboria

    $2,370.00 - $3,215.00
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    Modern hand-chased "Fish "motif on node & base finish. It is available with a brass silver plated with gold line finish. Matching Chalice &...

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  • Hand Chiselled Ornamented Ciboria

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    Silver plated brass Ciborium decorated with acanthus leaves made in brass silver plated finish. Matching Chalice & 5 3/4 inches Scale Paten and...

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  • Hand Chiselled Ornamented Open Ciboria

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    Silver plated brass Open Ciborium decorated with acanthus leaves made in brass silver plated finish. Matching Chalice & 5 3/4 inches Scale Pate...

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  • Crown of Thorns Ciboria

    $3,055.00 - $4,390.00
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    Elegant style ciboria incised "Crown of Thorns" motif with Celtic superimposed cross on base made in brass gold plated with gold lined finish.Match...

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  • Crown of Thorns Open Ciboria

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    Elegant style ciboria incised "Crown of Thorns" motif with Celtic superimposed cross on base. It is available with a brass gold plated without lid ...

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  • Gothic Ornamented Artimetal Open Ciboria

    $4,705.00 - $5,535.00
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    Elegant design with deep relief "Grape & Wheat" motif on base and hand engraved open Ciboria. It is also available in gold plated finishMatchin...

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