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The Shrine of St. Molaise's Gospels (Soiscel Molaise)
The Shrine of St. Molaise's Gospels (Soiscel Molaise)
The Shrine of St. Molaise's Gospels (Soiscel Molaise)

The Shrine of St. Molaise's Gospels (Soiscel Molaise)

Maker (Irish, 1840s-1900)
Datecirca 1892 (facsimile)
MediumWrought and cast unidentified base metal with gilt, silver, and clear and colored glass decoration
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 4 11/16 x 3 1/2 in. (14.9 x 11.9 x 8.9 cm)
Credit LineUniversity Transfer, Gift of the Field Museum of Natural History
Object number1967.121.5
Status
Not on view
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