Vintage Handpainted Rock Of Cashel County Tipperary Ireland Souvenir Plate 10.7"

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Vintage - Hand-painted Rock Of Cashel County Tipperary Ireland Souvenir Plate - 10.7" Diameter
- EXC
Authentic, vintage, hand-painted Irish souvenir plate that depicts the Rock of Cashel. In Excellent condition and signed by the artist, lower right "Rock of Cashel / WB". Colors include shades of lime green, dark burgundy, rose and avocado green with metallic gold highlights and border.
See notes adapted from Wikipedia, below. Please also see our
Condition Description
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Plate measures 10 3/4" in diameter x 1" deep at rim.
Lot weight is 1 lbs. 6 oz., estimated package weight is 2-3 lbs. Will be thoroughly padded and carefully packed for secure, intact arrival.
U.S. Shipments:
Will be insured and shipped USPS Priority Mail.
Notes on Rock of Cashel, adapted from Wikipedia:
A popular tourist destination in Tipperary County, Ireland.
According to local legends, the Rock of Cashel originated in the Devil's Bit, a mountain 20 miles (30 km) north of Cashel when St. Patrick banished Satan from a cave, resulting in the Rock's rolling away and landing in Cashel. Cashel is reputed to be the site of the conversion of the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th Century.
The Rock of Cashel was the traditional seat of the kings of Munster for several hundred years prior to the Norman invasion. In 1101, the King of Munster, Muirchertach Ua Briain, donated his fortress on the Rock to the Church. The picturesque complex has o
ne of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere in Europe. Few remnants of the early structures survive; the majority of buildings on the current site date from the 12th and 13th centuries.
County Tipperary is located in the Irish province of Munster. It is named after the town of Tipperary and was established in the early 13th century, shortly after the Norman invasion of Ireland. The population of the county was 159,553 at the 2016 census. The largest towns are Clonmel, Nenagh and Thurles.
Tipperary County Council is the local county government authority. Since 1838, County Tipperary has been divided into two ridings, North and South.