Accessibility Options
Select language

Our museums

1747 is the date for this cross but it appears on the front, not the reverse.

F:1932.92

Penal Cross (N.M.I. Collection - F:1932.92)

A suspension hole is located at the top of the cross. Below this INRI and 1747 are carved. The figure of Christ is in relief. Symbols of the Passion of Christ carved on the front of the cross include three stars, crown of thorns, a hammer, pincers, two crossed nails, a ladder, a spear and at the bottom there is a square carving with a cross in it.

Provenance: Co. Galway via Dr. Costello.

Location:

F:1932.92 is located at:
In Storage

Previous artefact:

Next artefact:

National Museum
of Ireland