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- The Shrine of St Patrick's Tooth (Irish: Fiacail Phádraig, translated as Patrick's Tooth) is a medieval reliquary traditionally believed to contain a tooth belonging to Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, who lived in the 5th century. The shrine comprises a wooden case lined with bronze and decorated with gold, silver and amber fittings, and was built in two phases. It's basic structure and the central ringed crosses on either side are 12th century, while the purse-shaped form and most of the metal work, including the saints, were added in the 1370s when the object was substantially refurbished. Its two sides were equally decorated in the 14th century, however the back has since suffered far more damage and losses. Only the some of the figures are identifiable with specific saints. They all appear on the front, and are, on the upper register: Christ with John the Baptist to his left and Mary at right. On the lower register Benán stands to the left with an unidentified figure, while to the right is |Patrick, Colmcille and Brendan. While the shrines provenance is unknown, it may have originated from Cong, County Mayo. According a 9th-century hagiography, Patrick began to loose his teeth towards end of his life, and lost a number during his travels across Connacht. The tooth is believed to have been kept for an extended period at Killaspugbrone church in County Sligo, where it had supposedly fallen out. The shrine is later associated with Athenry, County Galway, and during the 18th and 19th centuries was used to cure sick animals. It was acquired by the Royal Irish Academy in 1845, and is now held at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin. A 1893 copy of a 1853 photograph is in the Royal Collection in London, and an early 20th century reproduction is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. (en)
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- The Shrine of St Patrick's Tooth (Irish: Fiacail Phádraig, translated as Patrick's Tooth) is a medieval reliquary traditionally believed to contain a tooth belonging to Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, who lived in the 5th century. The shrine comprises a wooden case lined with bronze and decorated with gold, silver and amber fittings, and was built in two phases. It's basic structure and the central ringed crosses on either side are 12th century, while the purse-shaped form and most of the metal work, including the saints, were added in the 1370s when the object was substantially refurbished. (en)
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