After Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89)
'The "Fiacail Phatraie"' [sic], "Patrick's Tooth"'; The Fiacail Phádraig or shrine of St Patrick’s tooth 1893 copy after an original of 1853
Carbon print | 17.6 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906041
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Photograph of a The Fiacail Phádraig or shrine of St Patrick’s tooth. The shrine, made from wood and encased in bronze is decorated with ecclesiastical figures. The crucified Christ is located in the upper centre of the shrine. Saint Patrick is located beneath him. The shrine dates from the 12th and 14th centuries and is thought to contain one of St. Patrick's teeth.
Provenance
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Carbon print
Measurements
17.6 x 14.5 cm (image)