Small cross with figure of Christ in relief and etched linear designs around him. A suspension hole projects from the top. The triangular shape of the waistcloth is unusual and there are no other symbols.
Provenance: When acquired in Ballinode, Co. Monaghan, the only information was that it had belonged to a priest in Co. Tyrone.
The National Museum of Ireland is committed to amplifying women’s stories and will work with the Department to assess the feasibility and funding needs of a potential new facility in Limerick.