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1895.27.2

Shell used for drinking water from holy well.

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1895.27.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Shell used for drinking water from holy well.
Geographical reference
Ireland, Republic of
Europe > Northern Europe > Ireland, Republic of
County Donegal Aran Islands Irishmaan
Cultural groups
Irish
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1895
Date collected
1895
Acquisition information
Donated: 1895
Materials and processes
Material Shell
Dimensions
Length: max 100 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1895.27.2

Search terms: Animalia, Vessel, Religion, Food and Drink, Shell, Amulet, Food Accessory

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