Hlāford Bran Mydwynter

Pearl

at Pennsic War, August A.S. LVII (57) 2022

Thank you to Lord Cynred of Gwent (mka Franklin Slaton) for teaching me this method of repoussé and chasing!

Calligraphy & Illumination

Kolfinna ValravnRoxbury MillAtlantia

Wordifier

Ollam Lanea Inghean Uí ChiaragáinRoxbury MillAtlantia
Flourishing his quill, Raven-wisein sun bright torc and amber beadsHlaford Bran Mydwynterawen inspiredGlorifies the worthy, Leads students to strive–Their hands ink-stainedAnd scrolls spiral wreathed.Honor his genius with a Lustrous PearlAnd grant him arms To mark his mastery. Done at the Pennsic war by Cuan Rex and Adelhait Regina Anno Societatis LVII.

Materials

CopperSaltVinegar

Script

Ogham

Source

Witham ShieldIron Age: La Tène400 BC - 300 BC (circa)Found: British Isles: England: Lincolnshire: Witham, RiverMaterials: copper alloy, coralTechnique: inlaid, repoussé, engravedDimensions: Length: Length: 1092.20 millimetres, Width: Width: 345 millimetrehttps://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1872-1213-1 
The Battersea Shield - 350 BC - 50 BC (circa) https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1857-0715-1  
Wandsworth Shield Boss - 350 BC - 150 BC (circa)https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1858-1116-2 

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