Electrotype Facsimile of Shrine of St. Lachtin’s Arm
1916.06.0031
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Electrotype Facsimile of Shrine of St. Lachtin’s Arm (1916.06.0031) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 1118-1121 |
| Culture | Irish, Celtic |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 40.9 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 7.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Width) | 6.4 cm |
| Weight | 630 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Glass, Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast, Electrotyping, Manufacturing |
| Munsell Color Information | Strong Yellowish Brown (10YR 4/8) Dark Gray (N 3.5/ 9.0% R) Vivid Red (7.5R 3/12) -One of the gems. |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | THE CULT OF SAINTS Since the days of the first martyrs, Christians of heroic virtue have inspired veneration. They are believed to have a special relationship with God, allowing them to intercede on behalf of the faithful. Saints’ relics are housed in churches in reliquaries. (1) Reliquary. Courtesy the Diocese of Peoria. (2) St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. France. 49.2.2. (3) Enamelled portrait discs with unidentified saints. Italy, 11th C. 37.2.1-2. (4) Medieval Irish reliquary. Its shape suggests that the original held a saint’s arm or finger bone. Replica. 16.6.31. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | O'Banion, Rebecca. Irish Jewelry and Metalwork in the World Heritage Museum. Student paper, 1975. Untitled student paper by Emily McEwan (s.d.), on file |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | Electrotype Facsimile. |