An amulet in the form of the Conaĉ or Murrain caterpillar used to ward off that particular creature. Coloured engraving.

The beauties of Ireland. Being original delineations, topographical, historical, and biographical, of each county / By J.N. Brewer. Illustrated with engravings, by J. & H.S. Storer, after original drawings, chiefly by Mr. Petrie.

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