Loving cup
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A loving cup is a large cup with two arching handles.[1] It can describe a shared drinking container traditionally used at Christian lovefeasts,[2] as well as at weddings and banquets, often made of silver. Loving cups are also given as trophies to winners of games or competitions.[3]
History
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In addition, loving cups are found in the Celtic quaich and the French Script error: No such module "Lang"..[4][5]
The Russian bratina ("fraternity cup" or "brotherhood cup") is a wine bowl also used for banquets. It is considered the "Russian version of the loving cup".[6] It is often without handles.
See also
- Lovespoon
- The Emperor, a chamber pot now used as a loving cup
References
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