Electrotype Facsimile of an Irish St. Molaise Reliquary

1916.06.0026

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 15.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 12.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 8.7 cm
Weight 1283 g
Measuring Remarks Width taken without hinges extended. Width with hinges extended 14.0 cm.
Materials Stone, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Electrotyping
Munsell Color Information Dark Gray (N 2.75/ 5.5% R) -Dull areas of metal. Strong Reddish Brown (10R 3/8) -Flat red color on hinges. Bluish Gray (5B 6/1) -Shiny areas of metal.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

1. Stokes, M. Metal-work. Early Christian Art in Ireland (68-89). 2. O'Banion, Rebecca. Irish Jewelry and Metalwork in the World Heritage Museum. Student paper, 1975.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information Electrotyped reproduction.

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