Silver Table
A silver table at Carbonek upon which the Holy Grail rested, forming part of the sacred mysteries of the Grail Castle.
Introduction#
The Silver Table appears in the Grail romances as a sacred furnishing of Carbonek, the castle of the Fisher King. It served as a resting place for the Holy Grail and formed part of the ceremonial setting surrounding the Grail’s appearance.
Alternative Names | La Table d’Argent
The Grail at Carbonek#
In some versions of the Grail story, the Holy Grail rests upon a silver table within Carbonek.
The table forms part of the mysterious Grail procession witnessed by visiting knights, including Perceval and later the Grail knights.
A Moving Table#
Certain romances suggest that the Grail did not merely rest upon the table but could travel upon it as part of the Grail’s supernatural manifestations.
Like many objects associated with the Grail, the Silver Table seems to operate according to divine rather than ordinary laws.
Symbolism and Significance#
The Silver Table represents sacred service, divine mystery, and the ceremonial presence of the Grail.
Though overshadowed by the Grail itself, it contributes to the rich liturgical atmosphere surrounding the Grail Castle.
Sources#
Perlesvaus | Early 13th century
Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal | 1215-1230
