Celtic Art Cuff Etched in Brass from the Book of Kells

Celtic Brass Cuff taken directly from the famous XPI page of Book of Kells ( see photo ) designed and hand finished by myself here in Ireland. The design is transferred via a negative photographic process then etched by acid, a technique used since the middle ages, then oxidised to render the background black. This is done, by hand in Scotland by a family run business, the rest of the work, softening the edges, forming and polishing is done here in my apartment, for now. All of the Cuffs are suitable for both the largest of Men and most petite of Women. The cuff is 16.5 cm long ( 6.5 inch ) and 3 cm at the thick end ( 1.2 inch ) Brass being a soft metal is easily formed to accommodate all wrists sizes. I have a matching pendant at 7 cm long ( 2.75 inch ) as shown This Cuff, and pendant, I have in Sterling Silver to the same specifications. Zoomorphics Zoomorphic Celtic designs are those based upon the forms of amimals, birds and reptiles. Anthropomorphic are those based upon the human body. This manner of expressing forms and movements in metal work as long ago as 5000 B.C. Some of the best examples are to be found in the Book of Kells. Knotwork. Imitation of the three dimensional art of plaiting, weaving and basketry are present in the works of many ancient cultures as far back as 20,000 B.C. It wasnt until the Picts and later the Celts that this art form achieved such complexity. As a symbol of continunity, interlacing is found on the ornamental cross slab stones throughout Scotland and Ireland. Please feel free to ask any further questions.