Electrotype Facsimile of the Cross of Cong
1916.06.0032
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Electrotype Facsimile of the Cross of Cong (1916.06.0032) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 1123 |
| Culture | Irish, Celtic |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 85.2 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 48.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 7.3 cm |
| Weight | 3,799 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Stone, Glass, Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Electrotyping |
| Munsell Color Information | Strong Yellow Green (2.5GY 7/10) -Gold details. Greenish Gray (5G 6/1) -Silver details. Very Dark Yellowish Green (10GY 2/4) -Adornments. |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Joyce. Religion, Learning, and Art (560-563). inc. O'Banion, Rebecca. Irish Jewelry and Metalwork in the World Heritage Museum. Student paper, 1975. Stokes, M. Metal-work. Early Christian Art in Ireland (68-89). McEwan, Emily. Untitled student paper by (s.d.), on file in Spurlock Archives. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | Original is in the Royal Irish Academy. Electrotype Facsimile. |