APPLIED ART : JEWELLERY

Object Name: Imitation Bog Oak cross
Date Made: 19th century (mid to late)
mid to late 19th century
19th century (mid to late)
Place Made: Ireland
Ireland
Description: design : moulded imitation cross in form of a 17th century irish penal cross,with simply formed figure on a wide armed and shafted cross, christ on the cross, the INRI sign on back to front on one side on the other is Joseph with the christchild.
Materials: bog oak, imitation
Catalogue Number: BELUM.T71
Copyright: National Museums NI

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