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Electrotype Facsimile of Shrine of St. Lachtin’s Arm

Electrotype Facsimile of Shrine of St. Lachtin’s Arm

1916.06.0031

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Artifact Identification	Electrotype Facsimile of Shrine of St. Lachtin’s Arm (1916.06.0031)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Europe, West : Ireland : County Tipperary : Cashel
Period	N/A
Date	1118-1121
Culture	Irish, Celtic

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	40.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth)	7.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Width)	6.4 cm
Weight	630 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Glass, Metal
Manufacturing Processes	Cast, Electrotyping, Manufacturing

Research Remarks

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.
Published Description	Under Review
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

Credit Line/Dedication	Purchase
Reproduction	yes, Electrotype Facsimile.

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