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Description: Cumdach for the Cathach of St. Columba. The initial work on the case was done between 1072 and 1098 at Kells, but a new main face was added in the 14th century with a large seated Christ in Majesty flanked by scenes of the Crucifixion and saints in gilt repoussé. National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology (NMI R2835)
Title: Shrine of the Cathach reverse (cropped)
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Author: Ceoil
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