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Lough Corrib : its shores and islands ; with notices of Lough Mask (1872)

Wilde, W. R. (William Robert), 1815-1876 · Dublin : McGlashan & Gill · leaf 220

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of the rim ; and, whatis unique in vessels of this description, four slightly elevatedknobs, like handles. The lower plain surface beneath the filletsand handles is covered with herring-bone ornamentation. Thesurface of the vessel is of a reddish-brown colour, and the in-terior of its substance… … 22(3 CATH NA BUNNEN. Here, no doubt, the body of the loyal Firbolg youth wasburned, and his ashes collected and preserved in this urn.Perhaps a more convincing proof of the authenticity of Irish orany other ancient history has never been afforded.* Immediately over and to the north and west of the…

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