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Typical dog motif used extensively in the Book of
Kells; Second half of the 8th Century/early 9th Century. The dating
of the work cannot be certain and neither can its place of origin.
Whilst there is a strong wish amongst romantic historians that is
was done on Lindisfarne or at Jarrow the illumination does not
conform easily with Northumbrian work - unlike the Book of Durrow.
It is suggested, therefore, that the work started at the Columban
scriptorium on Iona and transferred (unfinished) when the Columban
centre moved to Kells in 806 where it was completed. The book now
rests in the Library of Trinity College, Dublin.
| Capacity of Kells Dog Jack - Approximately One pint
and height Approximately 15 cms |
- £50.00 |
| Capacity of Kells Dog Tankard- Approximately One
pint and height Approximately 15 cms |
- £50.00 |
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