Sheela-na-gig Cashel
Sheela-na-gig Cashel
Sheela-na-gig Cashel
Sheela-na-gig Cashel
Sheela-na-gig Cashel

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A cast of a church carving on the wall of the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland. Possibly a Sheela-na-gig, though there are iconographic differences. Its twisted legs suggest that it could be a nymph or cat goddess.

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Title

Sheela-na-gig Cashel

Medium

ceramic

Measurements

H 32 x W 8 x D 3 cm

Accession number

2019-74

Acquisition method

gift

Work type

Sculpture

Signature/marks description

back: signature mark

Inscription description

back, top: Sheela-Na-Gig / Cashel

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