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Chasse (Capsa).

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Chasse (Capsa).

(1) A coffer for holding the relics of a saint. It formerly had the shape of a long bottle, with a little roof-like covering. It was made of copper, gilt, and sometimes enamelled. From the 13th century it took the shape of a little church.

(2) An embroidered case or covering for the book of the Gospels; sometimes called the camisia. (See RELIQUARY).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Chasse (Capsa).'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/chasse-capsa.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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