Electrotype Facsimile of a Celtic Ardagh Chalice

1916.06.0028

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Artifact Identification Electrotype Facsimile of a Celtic Ardagh Chalice   (1916.06.0028)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 8th century CE
Culture Irish, Celtic
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 25.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 18.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 15.0 cm
Weight 1,343 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Glass, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Electrotyping

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

1. Joyce. Religion, Learning, and Art (560-563). inc.
2. Little, Charles T. Art Treasures of Early Ireland. Archaeology (probably 31/2, 1978?) pp. 338-342.
3. Stokes, M. Metal-work. Early Christian Art in Ireland (68-89).
4. O'Banion, Rebecca. Irish Jewelry and Metalwork in the World Heritage Museum. Student paper, 1975.
5. Coffey, G. Ardagh Chalice and Brooches. Royal Irish Academic Collection Guide to the Celtic Antiquities of the Christian Period. 1903.
6. Raftery. The Ardagh Chalice and Hoard. Christian Art in Ancient Ireland. vol II, 1914.
7. Allen, J. Celtic Art (216-219). Celtic Art in Pagan and Christian Times. 1912.
8. Organ, Robert M. Examination of the Ardagh Chalice-A Case History. inc.
9. Hawkins, Johnna K. A Look into the Ardagh Chalice. Student paper, 1974, on file.
10. Untitled student paper by Emily McEwan (s.d.), on file.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction yes, Original at the Science & Arts Museum, Dublin. Original found 1868. Electrotype Facsimile.

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