The Domhnach Airgid Shrine, Christian figure holding djed

Irish Museums, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

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A Christian figure that holds a staff that looks like djed

The Domhnach Airgid Shrine

The Dombnach Airgid - 'silver church' - was a shrine given by St Patrick to St Macartan, founder of a church at Clogher, Co. Tyrone. When opened in the 19th century, it contained part of an ancient manuscript of the Gospels.

The older part of the shrine belongs to the 8th century. It was substantially remodelled in the mid-14th century by the abbot of Clones, John O'Carbry. The front bears figures of saints flanking a crucifixion.

Wood, gilt copper alloy and silver enamel and rock crystal 8th and later 14th centuries Clones, Co. Monaghan

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A Christian figure that holds a staff that looks like djed

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Source:  Dublin, Ireland