The great chalice stood upon a plate, out of which a species of tablet could also be drawn, and around it there were six little glasses.

The great chalice contained another smaller vase; above it there was a small plate, and then came a round cover.

A spoon was inserted in the foot of the chalice, and could be easily drawn out for use.

All these different vessels were covered with fine linen, and, if I am not mistaken, were wrapped up in a case made of leather.

The great chalice was composed of the cup and of the foot, which last must have been joined on to it at a later period, for it was of a different material.
The cup was pear-shaped, massive, dark-coloured, and highly polished, with gold ornaments, and two small handles by which it could be lifted.
The foot was of virgin gold, elaborately worked, ornamented with a serpent and a small bunch of grapes, and enriched with precious stones.
The chalice was left in the Church of Jerusalem, in the hand of St.
James the Less; and I see that it is still preserved in that town--it will reappear some day, in the same manner as before.