Fig. 49.—Gold Lunula found at Killarney.
One example found at Volognes has a chain and sort of buckle attached at the ends. It has since been melted down, but a drawing of it has been preserved (fig. [51]). The chain seems to have been ancient—at least it is stated to have been on it, as shown, when found; but, however ancient it may be, it is evident that it was more recently attached than the original make of the ornament. It is, however, of interest as indicating at some time a chain-tie to secure the ends of the ornament.
The accompanying list of finds shows how numerous the lunulæ are in Ireland and how rarely they have been found outside this island. The map shows their distribution (fig. [54]).
Fig. 50.—Oak case for Lunula found at Newtown, Co. Cavan.