Chalice :: ARMENIAN HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

Chalice 1805 y․

Georgia / Kakhet / Sghnakh / Sghnakh

Inscription, Armenian, Engraved, Donation 1805 y․

Carved on the pedestal of a silver chalice:
I, Darejan, Sghnakh inhabitant Mamuliants Pap’s wife, donated this chalice, weighing 180 mskhals, to St. George Church of Sghnakh Fort. May those who damage it share Judas’ fate. 1805. Amen. Note: Mskhal is an ancient unit of measure, equal to 1.5 and 4.8 grams.