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Processional Cross of Cong (after medieval original by Maeljesu MacBratdan O'Echan)
Processional Cross of Cong (after medieval original by Maeljesu MacBratdan O'Echan)
Processional Cross of Cong (after medieval original by Maeljesu MacBratdan O'Echan)

Processional Cross of Cong (after medieval original by Maeljesu MacBratdan O'Echan)

Maker (Irish, 1840s-1900)
Datecirca 1891 - 1892 (facsimile, after circa 1123 original)
MediumUnidentified wrought and cast metal with gilt, silver, enamel, and clear and colored glass decoration
DimensionsWithout base: 29 3/4 x 18 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (75.6 x 47.6 x 6.4 cm)
With base: 34-1/4 x 18-3/4 x 6-1/2 in. (87 x 47.6 x 16.5 cm)
Credit LineUniversity Transfer, Gift of the Field Museum of Natural History
Object number1967.121.2
Status
Not on view
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