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Electrotype Facsimile of Broighter Boat: Forked Barge-Poke

1916.06.0029AB

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Artifact Identification Electrotype Facsimile of Broighter Boat: Forked Barge-Poke   (1916.06.0029AB)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Iron Age
Date 1st C
Culture Irish
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 6.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 0.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 0.1 cm
Weight >1 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Forging--Cold, Soldering, Plating

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Farrell, A. W. & Penny, S. "The Broighter Boat: A Reassessment." Irish Archaeological Research Forum 11(2), 1975.

O'Banion, Rebecca. Irish Jewelry and Metalwork in the World Heritage Museum. Student paper, 1975.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction yes, Electrotyped reproduction. - Acc. card Original is located in the National Museum of Ireland, Object Number IA:1903.232.

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