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bell-shrine
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Object type
Museum number
1889,0902.23
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Description
Bell-shrine; bronze and silver parcel-gilt; made for the bell of St Conall Cael; decorated with silver plates; on front the top plate has seated figure of God the Father flanked by Virgin and Child and Archangel Michael; main panel with crucified Christ in centre, surrounded by four figures, against a background of panels filled with scroll ornaments; plate originally set with three rock crystals, one now missing, and is surrounded by plain silver border, inscribed and worn; side panels decorated with stepped geometric patterns; top panels on back and sides engraved with emblems of the Evangelists; main panel at back engraved with figures of saints; chain for suspension; top left-hand side damaged.
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Culture/period
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Date
- 15thC
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Production place
- Made in: Ireland
- (Europe,British Isles,Ireland (british),Republic of Ireland)
- Made in: Ireland
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Findspot
- Found/Acquired: Inishkeel
- (Europe,Republic of Ireland,Donegal (county),Inishkeel)
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Materials
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Technique
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Dimensions
- Height: 219 millimetres
- Width: 155 millimetres
- Depth: 127 millimetres
- Weight: 1092.4 grammes
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Bibliography
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Location
On display: G40/dc13/sB
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Exhibition history
Exhibited:
2016-2017 08 Sep-29 Jan, National Museum of Australia, Canberra, 'A History of the World in 100 Objects' 2016 13 Feb-18 Jun, National Museum of Western Australia, Perth, 'A History of the World in 100 Objects'
2015 19 Jun- 13 Jul, Ireland, Letterkenny, Donegal Museum, St. Conall Cael Bellshrine. 2014 23 Apr-01 Aug, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, 'A History of the World in 100 Objects' 2011 23 June-9 Oct, London, BM, 'Treasures of Heaven' 2011 13 Feb-8 May, Baltimore, Walters Museum of Art, 'Treasures of Heaven' 2010-2011 17 Oct-6 Jan, Ohio, Cleveland Museum of Art, 'Treasures of Heaven' 2007 14 Sep-2 Dec, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Treasures of the World's Cultures 2007 3 Feb-27 May, Taipei, National Palace Museum, Treasures of the World's Cultures 2006 18 Mar-4 Jun, Beijing, Capital Museum, Treasures of the World's Cultures 2005 27 Oct-2006 31 Jan, Haengso Museum, Keimyung University, Daegu, Treasures of the World's Cultures 2005 25 Jul-8 Oct, Busan Museum, Treasures of the World's Cultures 2005 11 Apr-10 Jul, Seoul Arts Centre, Treasures of the World's Cultures 2004 26 Jun-29 Aug, Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum, Treasures of the World's Cultures 2004 10 Apr-13 Jun, Fukuoka Art Museum, Treasures of the World's Cultures 2004 17 Jan-28 Mar, Kobe City Museum, Treasures of the World's Cultures 2003 18 Oct-14 Dec, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Treasures of the World's Cultures -
Subjects
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Associated names
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Associated places
- Associated with: Inishkeel
- (Europe,Republic of Ireland,Donegal (county),Inishkeel)
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition date
1889
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Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
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Registration number
1889,0902.23

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Bell-shrine; bronze and silver parcel-gilt; made for the bell of St Conall; decorated with silver plates; on front the top plate has seated figure of God the Father flanked by Virgin and Child and Archangel Michael; main panel with crucified Christ in centre, surrounded by four figures, against a background of panels filled with scroll ornaments; plate originally set with three rock crystals, one now missing, and is surrounded by plain silver border, inscribed and worn; side panels decorated with stepped geometric patterns; top panels on back and sides engraved with emblems of the Evangelists; main panel at back engraved with figures of saints; chain for suspension; top left-hand side damaged.
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