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Aloving cup is a large cup with two arching handles.[1] It can describe a shared drinking container traditionally used at Christianlovefeasts,[2] as well as at weddings andbanquets, often made of silver. Loving cups are also given astrophies to winners of games or competitions.[3]
Loving cups found in several Christian denominations that practice thelovefeast, including theSchwarzenau Brethren,Moravians, andMethodists.[2]
In addition, loving cups are found in the Celticquaich and the Frenchcoupe de mariage.[4][5]
The Russianbratina ("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.
Another exceptional vessel was the bratina. This Russian version of the loving cup, or toasting bowl, was passed from person to person, uniting all who drank from it in etemal brotherhood.
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