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Donn Cúailnge

Title

Donn Cúailnge

Creator

Keeney, Christy

Date

2008

Identifier

RDS_treasures_435_Keeney_Bull.jpg

Subject

Ceramics
Mythology
Royal Dublin Society

Description

A semi-abstract representation of Donn Cúailgne (The Brown Bull of Cooley) from the mythological Irish epic An Táin Bó Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley). The tale was written in the 12th century and set in the pre-Christian 1st century,

Source

RDS Treasures Collection

Rights

Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.

Relation

RDS Library & Archives

Format

Ceramic

Coverage

2008

Original Format

Stoneware, with painted terracotta underglaze and copper oxide wash

Physical Dimensions

48 (h) x 62 (w) x 16.5 (d) cm

Collection

RDS Art Collection

Citation

Keeney, Christy, “Donn Cúailnge,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed June 23, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/4030.

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