Celtic jewelry history and information tagged book of. Made in ireland, this gorgeous and vibrantlycolored book of kells brooch from solvar jewelry is goldplated and hand enameled. This collection of 20 notecards with envelopes features exquisite details from the book of kells. Cute jewelry jewelry box jewelry accessories jewellery jewelry necklaces locket necklace tooth necklace pendant necklace messing. Swiss film london and a great selection of related books, art. The pattern of intertwining cords and interlace is derived from eastern and celtic art and incorporated into this beautiful collection of designs.
Buy sterling silver book of kells design pendant and other pendants at. Book of kells keepsake box by fineartdesigns cafepress. Shop for book of kells art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Overall, this is a wonderful opportunity to obtain the best facsimile of the book of kells ever produced. Leabhar cheanannais dublin, trinity college library, ms a. The book of kells is a richly decorated manuscript containing the four gospels of the new testament. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had. Made in ireland, this gorgeous and vibrantlycolored book of kells brooch from solvar jewelry is made from rhodium and handdecorated with a lovely fine enamel. The eighthcentury book of kells is an ornate, handcopied illuminated manuscript of the gospelsone of the most important pieces of early celtic art in the world. The book of kells is one of the greatest surviving objects from medieval europe. The pattern of intertwining cords and interlace is derived from eastern and celtic art, and passed into the repertoire of british and irish art from the 6th to 9th century.
Each book of kells art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Celtic jewelry history and information tagged book of kells. The design for this jewellery was inspired by the world famous illuminated manuscript known as the book of. International celtic artists conference in andover, ny. Designed and made in ireland tastefully presented in a luxury gift box. Original design hand formed into silver metal clay, components were hand built, combined with the design plates, and fired solid. Expect exceptional service when you choose my irish jeweler. It is believed to have been transcribed by irish monks around the year 800 ad and it is a magnum opus of calligraphy and represents the apex of enlightenment. Wedding rings inspired by the book of kells, irelands ancient manuscript. Online shopping for book of kells from a great selection at books store. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin slipcased by francoise henry and john kennedy jan 1, 1974 4. This book of kells brooch is a gorgeous and vibrantlycolored brooch that is goldplated and hand enameled. The book of kells limited edition leather bound book. Check out our book of kells selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our brooches shops.
The book of kells is a beautiful illuminated gospel book of the late 8th century. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. The national treasure now lives in the library of trinity college dublin, which licensed solvar to create a book of kells jewelry collection. Buy sterling silver pendant necklace, book of kells today. A brief overview the book of kells itself is an irish manuscript that contains the four gospels. Currently housed in the trinity college library in dublin, its illustrations include stunning examples of celtic knotwork and zoomorphic art. Intricate knots and weaves can be seen all over celtic culture. Find quality book of kells jewelry handmade in dublin, ireland. The annals of ulster, describing it as the chief treasure of the western world, record that it was stolen in 1006 for its ornamental cumdach shrine. Vintage tara ware of dublin enamel cloisonne book of kells.
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Choose my irish jeweler for exceptional customer service. Solvar has been creating modern irish jewelry for over forty years. Bidding on a vintage tara ware of dublin enamel cloisonne celtic brooch. Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. Honolulu jewelry company sterling silver 1mm box chain necklace, 14 36. The design is inspired by celtic art in the ancient masterpiece the book of kells, illustrated by irish monks sometime between the 6th and 8th centuries. Lots of different size and color combinations to choose from. Each of the 30 cards is illustrated with an exquisite detail from the book of kells, now in the collection of trinity college library dublin. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The book of kells seldom comes to view in the historical record.
This brooch was made in ireland by solvar and comes in a gift box. One of the most remarkable manuscripts to survive from the early middle ages in europe, the book of kells was probably painted around 800 in a monastery at iona in scotland or kells in ireland, or perhaps in both places. Trinity offers iconic meeting and event space, stylish dining and over 600 bedrooms on its historical campus. Box of 20 notecards overview each of the 30 cards is illustrated with an exquisite detail from the book of kells, now in the collection of trinity college library dublin. Trinity college in dublin, ireland has licensed solvar to create the book of kells jewelry collection that ranges from beads to necklaces. The 12thcentury writer gerald of wales, in his topographia hibernica, described seeing a great gospel book in kildare which many have since assumed was the book of kells. A masterpiece recreated by crefydd the book of kells. Sterling silver ring kells celtic wedding band gemvara. You may be browsing the largest collection of celtic jewelry on the internet with hundreds of silver, gold and non precious selections right at your fingertips. Celtic traditions and their symbolic connections to the christmas holidays. Book of kells initial necklace book of kells novica. The famed book of kells is a fantastically illustrated or illuminated text of the four gospels, transcribed by irish monks in approximately 800 a. A great deal of jewelry that features the celtic knot is inspired directly by this book, and inspired jewelry bearing symbols such as the cross and the trinity connects the wearer to a longstanding tradition and spiritual heritage.
The national treasure now lives in the library of trinity. It remained at kells throughout the middle ages, venerated as the great gospel book of st colum cille, a relic of the saint, as. These sterling silver pendants are inspired by the highly decorative capital letters, called initia, that begin each section of text. It is important to note that all of the existing flaws in the book of kells were captured and were not retouched. See more ideas about book of kells, celtic art and illuminated manuscript. Book of kells jewellery collection is created by solvar after being inspired by irish most famous medieval the book of kells manuscript. Shop book of kells keepsake box designed by fineartdesigns. It depicts one of the elaborate birds in each link. The look of kells may 2, 2017 new princess diana replica engagement ring in stock now and available via freepost nationwide 20 or at bangor flagship store or high street mall portadown. Extraordinarily inventive and intricate imagery accompanies the texts of the four gospels. This book contains the harmony of the four evangelists according to jerome, where for almost every page there are different designs, distinguished by varied colours.
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