An amulet in the form of the Conaĉ or Murrain caterpillar used to ward off that particular creature. Coloured engraving.
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1 print : line engraving with etching, with watercolour ; image 10.2 x 14.1 cm
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Ancient amulet, against and in the form of the Conaĉ or murrain catterpillar. Dug up near Timoleague, Co. Cork, April, 1845.
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John Lindsay, 'Caterpillar amulets found in Ireland', The gentleman's magazine, vol. 21 (new series), 1844, pp. 582-583
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Wellcome Collection 18413i
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