Rhodium Plated Book of Kells Enamel Tree of Life Brooch – S10006B

Rhodium Plated Book of Kells Enamel Tree of Life Brooch - S10006B
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$39.98

Description

Rhodium Plated Book of Kells Enamel Tree of Life Brooch

Inspired by the famous Book of Kells, this piece features the Tree of Life in blue and green enamel enhanced by exquisite Celtic knot work.  These brooches were thought to have been used to fasten capes worn by the Celts

The Book of Kells is a 1,200 year old manuscript containing the four Gospels in Latin, widely regarded as Ireland’s finest national treasure and a masterpiece of Western calligraphy. Created around 800 AD by Columban monks, it is celebrated for its intricate, vibrant decorations and is permanently housed at the Trinity College Dublin Old Library. It is a masterpiece of medieval art, featuring incredible artistry with intricate patterns (spiral, interlace, animal, and human), often referred to as a “work of an angel”. Likely started by monks on the island of Iona (Scotland) around 800 AD before being moved to Kells, County Meath, Ireland, to escape Viking raids. It was moved to Trinity College in 1661 for safety

Tree of Life Meaning

The Tree of Life represents the afterlife, and connection between the earth and heaven. The bond and affection to trees is so deep that Celts believed the actual trees were their ancestors, gatekeepers to the Celtic Other world. As such, the tree of life in Celtic Culture is sacred.

The Tree of Life symbol represents our personal development, uniqueness and individual beauty. Just as the branches of a tree strengthen and grow upwards to the sky, we too grow stronger, striving for greater knowledge, wisdom and new experiences as we move through life.

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 History of the Tara Brooch

Dated to the late 7th or early 8th century the famous Tara Brooch , now housed in the National Museum of Ireland,Dublin , was discovered buried in a box, by a woman on the beach at Bettystown, Co. Meath in 1850. As a high-status item, it was used to fasten a cloak and likely indicated the wearer’s wealth and prestige. The brooch is decorated on both sides with exceptionally fine gold filigree panels depicting animal and abstract motifs. It represents the pinnacle of Irish metalworking techniques.

 

  • Height 1.57 inches
  • Width : 1.57 inches
  • Comes on a Padded Display Card

Additional information

Material

Rhodium Plated Base Metal
Blue and green Enamel
Nickel free and hypoallergenic
Measurements

HEIGHT (MM):40
WIDTH (MM):40

HEIGHT (INCHES):1.57
WIDTH (INCHES):1.57

TOTAL WEIGHT (G):20.18

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