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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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  • Purple Fire-Enameled Ciboria

    $4,095.00 - $4,095.00
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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 Chali...

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  • Hand Engraved Image and Twelve Apostles Ciboria

    $1,885.00 - $2,755.00
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    $1,885.00

    Silver plated Ciborium with the hand engraved images and names of the Twelve Apostles. It is available with a brass silver-plated and gold lined or...

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    $1,885.00 - $2,755.00
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  • Hand Engraved Image and Twelve Apostles Open Ciboria

    $1,885.00 - $2,755.00
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    $1,885.00

    Open Ciborium made in silver-plated brass with the hand engraved images and names of the Twelve Apostles. It is available with a brass and silver-p...

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    $1,885.00 - $2,755.00
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  • Romanesque Fire-Enameled "Last Supper" Open Ciboria

    $3,495.00 - $8,285.00
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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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    $3,495.00 - $8,285.00
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  • Gothic "Passions of Christ" Gold-Plated Ciborium

    $4,395.00 - $4,825.00
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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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    $4,395.00 - $4,825.00
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  • Cross On Base Gold-Plated Ciborium

    $615.00 - $695.00
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    Classic style Ciborium, made in silver-plated brass or gold-plated brass, with a cross on it's base. Matching Chalice & 5 3/4 inch scale paten ...

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  • Gothic Ciborium With Engraved Medallions

    $4,695.00 - $5,250.00
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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

    $835.00 - $835.00
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    Contemporary style large ciboria made in a brass gold-plated finish. Matching Stacking Ciboria available too. Large ciboria measures by 7 1/4 inch...

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  • Classic Large Open Ciboria Gold-Plated

    $375.00 - $520.00
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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 a...

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  • Classic Open Ciboria Gold-Plated

    $375.00 - $520.00
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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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    $375.00 - $520.00
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  • Hammered Ciboria With PX Symbol

    $625.00 - $1,925.00
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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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  • Hammered Open Ciboria With PX Symbol

    $625.00 - $1,925.00
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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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  • Wheat Design Ciboria

    $790.00 - $1,765.00
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    Classic designed open ciboria with hand engraved "Wheat" design on cup. It is available in a brass silver plated and gold lined finish. Matching Op...

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  • Wheat Design Open Ciboria

    $790.00 - $1,765.00
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    Classic designed open ciboria hand engraved with "Wheat" design. It is available in a brass silver plated with gold lined finish. Matching Ciboria ...

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  • Twisted Wheat Design Open Ciboria

    $835.00 - $1,565.00
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    Open Ciboria made in a brass gold plated finish with a twisted wheat design. Matching Chalice & 5 3/4 inches Scale Paten and Ciboria available ...

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    $835.00 - $1,565.00
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  • Twisted Wheat Design Ciboria

    $835.00 - $1,565.00
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    Ciboria made in a brass gold-plated finish with a twisted wheat design. It is available with a brass gold-plated finish. Matching Chalice & 5 3...

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    $835.00 - $1,565.00
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  • Baroque Ornamented Ciborium

    $1,045.00 - $2,165.00
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    Baroque style Ciborium made in gold-plated brass.   Matching Open Ciborium and Chalice & 5 3/4 inches Scale Paten available at additional cost,...

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    $1,045.00 - $2,165.00
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  • Baroque Ornamented Open Ciborium

    $1,045.00 - $2,165.00
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    Baroque style Open-Ciborium made in gold-plated brass.   Matching Ciborium and Chalice & 5 3/4 inch Scale Paten available at additional cost, p...

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  • Contemporary Open Ciborium With Spiral Design

    $595.00 - $1,830.00
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    Open Ciborium made in silver plated brass and decorated with a spiral finish. It is available with a brass silver-plated finish. Matching Chalice a...

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    $595.00 - $1,830.00
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  • Renaissance Ornamented Ciborium

    $660.00 - $2,540.00
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    $660.00

    Renaissance style ciborium made in brass with a silver-plated finish and decorated with floral motifs chiseled in relief. Matching Open Ciborium an...

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    $660.00 - $2,540.00
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  • Renaissance Ornamented Open Ciborium

    $660.00 - $2,540.00
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    $660.00

    Renaissance style Open Ciborium made in s brass two-tone finish.  It is available with a brass silver-plated finish. Matching Ciborium and Chalice ...

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    $660.00 - $2,540.00
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  • Hammered Texture Ciboria

    $790.00 - $2,095.00
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    $790.00

    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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    $790.00 - $2,095.00
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  • Fluted Ciboria With Angel Medallions

    $1,095.00 - $1,830.00
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    Fluted ornamentation and cup adorned with angel medallions.  Ciboria is made in a brass and gold-plated finish. Matching Chalice and 5 3/4 inch Sca...

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    $1,095.00 - $1,830.00
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  • Hand Chased Grape and Wheat Designed Open Ciboria

    $970.00 - $2,265.00
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    $970.00

    Gold-plated brass Open Ciborium decorated with hand chased wheat and grapes design. It is available with a brass gold-plated finish. Matching Cibor...

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    $970.00 - $2,265.00
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