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1884.119.640

Copper alloy implement

1884.119.640

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper alloy implement
Long description
Unidentified object, curved plate of copper alloy with cylinder at one end, possibly used for leather-working. [CC [Excav. PR] 08/10/2013]
Geographical reference
Ireland, Republic of
Europe > Northern Europe > Ireland, Republic of
"Ireland": ie Ireland or Northern Ireland (UK)
Date
Date collected
?By 1878
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Thick: max 43 mm, Width: max 120 mm, Length: max 113 mm, Weight 1340 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.119.640 PR Cat other PR nos: 1463 PR Cat other PR nos: 2282
Research and responses

The Sotheby sale referred to in the primary documentation is the sale of Neligan material on 8-9 April 1878. The Lugt number is 38242. There is a copy in the British Museum library (and the Department of Antiquities library). [Dan Hicks 30/07/2013]

Search terms: Tool, Unidentified Object, Leather-working Tool

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