IRISH ANTIQUITY

Object Name

Lunula

Description

Cresent shaped lunulae beaten from a thin sheet of gold. Fastened by two terminal clasps. The lunula has zigzag and line decoration along the borders and an overall crumpled appearance.

Materials

gold

Place Collected

Republic of Ireland: County Monaghan: Ballybay
Ballybay

Catalogue Number

BELUM.A200.1913

Copyright

National Museums NI