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DCC Culture Club Tour: Bark, Palm and Clay- the Many Book Materials of the Chester Beatty
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
6 November 2024
Free to visit
Join tour guide Mary O’Riordan for a fascinating tour of our exhibitions where she will highlight some of the more unusual books in the collection.

Forget about paper and prepare to be amazed about the variety of materials used by bookmakers across cultures and time.

Limited to 15 participants. FREE, booking is essential through Dublin City Council Culture Company

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Instructions on protective magic (pagar bona ni ari)

Batak bark book

19th or early 20th century

Sumatra

CBL Sum 1109

Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.

Event details
Dates
6 November 2024
Time
Start 16:30End 16:30
Price
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Chester Beatty, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02 AD92, Ireland
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Situated in the heart of Dublin City centre, the Chester Beatty exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world - Asia, Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

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