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Irish Silver
12.01.2007 - 12.01.2009
Description:
One of the largest collections of Irish silver in the world, this exhibition traces the development of the silversmith’s craft from the early 17th century to the present day. It addresses the evolution of design and examines the mining, assaying, and crafting of this precious metal. It illustrates the various uses of silver - religious, domestic and ceremonial and by means of vignettes seeks to place the objects in their historical and economic context.
The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Dublino Collins Barracks, Benburb Street
Telefono: +353 1 6777444