Object: Box
Classification: Circular
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: National Museum of Science & Art, Dublin, Frontispiece 488, 9, 1884., purchased with box No. 448 & other gold objects in 1883 from Rev. Chas. Burton. Acquired by Dr. Middleton between 18- & 1820.
Site: Ireland, Co Westmeath, Mullingar, stated to have been found inthe neighbourhood of.
Parish: Mullingar
County: County Westmeath
Country: Ireland
Year of discovery: NA
Width (mm): 56.5
Weight (g): 16.02
Composition: gold
Description: Small circular box, made in three portions, the rime, & a slightly concave top & base. The base is missing. The top is ornamented with small raised spikes, surrounded by concentric circles.
Publications: Ibid.