Hlāford Bran Mydwynter did a FABULOUS writeup of this collaboration on his website.
Design
Hlāford Bran MydwynterAtlantiaCalligraphy & Illumination
Kolfinna ValravnRoxbury MillAtlantiaWordifier
Ollam Lanea Inghean Uí ChiaragáinRoxbury MillAtlantiaWire curlsIn deft hands.The sun’s own whorlsCoaxed into Gleaming ornament. Echoing arcs first shaped By Creidhne at Bridgid’s Bench.Hammer drives her Strength into metalSpiraling through time itself.
We praise Rúna Skógadóttir, artificerAnd bid her join The argent Pearl And grant her arms. So say we, Eckehard Rex and Jane Regina20 November AS LVI
Materials
Wood PanelGesso made from slaked plaster, honey, hide glue, (Recipe courtesy of Maestra Livia)Egg GlairSubstrate Size
11"x14"Script
Transliterated OghamSources
Loughnashade Horn1st Century BCEhttps://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Collection/The-Treasury/Artefact/Loughnashade-Horn/8178d988-064f-4640-8fe1-4171e226955fPolden Hill harness fittingharness-fittingMuseum number - 1846,0322.108Iron AgeCirca 50 - circa 150Found/Acquired: Polden Hill (Polden Hill hoard)Europe: British Isles: England: Somerset (England): Polden Hillcopper alloyhttps://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1846-0322-108
Progress
Progress
