Hlāford Bran Mydwynter
Pearl
at Pennsic War, August A.S. LVII (57) 2022Thank you to Lord Cynred of Gwent (mka Franklin Slaton) for teaching me this method of repoussé and chasing!
Calligraphy & Illumination
Kolfinna ValravnRoxbury MillAtlantiaWordifier
Ollam Lanea Inghean Uí ChiaragáinRoxbury MillAtlantiaFlourishing 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
CopperSaltVinegarScript
OghamSource
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_1872-1213-1The 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
Progress
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