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10ᵗʰ c.
I-DUB-002 (Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath/Dublin Castle, Co. Dublin)
᚛ᚐᚊᚓ or ᚓᚅᚐ᚜
AQE or ENA
The knowledge of ogam did not end with the demise of large commemorative stones. Its use in private contexts continued on smaller objects such as this decorated antler comb (15.1×3.4×1.1cm),…
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10ᵗʰ c.
I-DUB-002 (Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath/Dublin Castle, Co. Dublin)
᚛ᚐᚊᚓ or ᚓᚅᚐ᚜
AQE or ENA
The knowledge of ogam did not end with the demise of large commemorative stones. Its use in private contexts continued on smaller objects such as this decorated antler comb (15.1×3.4×1.1cm),…
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It was found 1962 by Marcus Ó hEochaidh in an excavation of a residence, together with five other combs, pins and iron objects. In addition to the ogam, the comb bears decorative strokes that are superficially similar to ogam. The comb…
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Unlike other small objects, the letters here are neatly executed. The primary reading AQE is meaningless. If the reading is…
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🖼️: © Photographic Archive, National Monuments Service, Government of Ireland (E748:54)
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