Celtic metalwork

1. Introduction Although the art of goldsmithing, including the manufacture of gold filigree, flourished in prehistoric Ireland, the working of gold seems to have been completely forgotten there in...

Unlike Britain and the Continent, Ireland’s geographic remoteness prevented colonization by Rome. Thus, despite regular trade with Roman Britain, the country became a haven for the uninterrup…

Anglo saxon symbolism

The Celts are an often misunderstood people. Originating from Austria (circa 1200 BC), they spread across Europe as far as Britain and Spain-and even into Asia Minor, as seen with the Galatians. They were renowned warriors, noted in Greek and Roman literature. However, there is a bias against the Celts that continues into the modern era; subsequently the culture of the Celts is often overlooked. So this list stands as a testament and also an introduction to Celtic culture. 10. Tarasque de…

Dragon headed fibula pin

This art and corresponding merchandise is available at Zazzle. A digital painting of a Celtic ornamental symbol. Celtic, Goths, barbarian, ornament, design, snakes, metal, metalwork, craft, bronze age, knot, knots, decoration, decorative, Stonehenge, Celt, Ireland, Irish, ring, ancient

CIRCA LATE 5TH-EARLY 4TH CENTURY B.C.

Concealed underground for over a thousand years, this fascinating haul of elaborately decorated Scottish silverware came to light in the middle of the 20th century during an excavation on St Ninian’s Isle, Shetland. Dated back to 700-800AD, the coveted collection, known as the St Ninian’s Treasure, is the only Scottish hoard of fine metalwork of…

A celtic bookmark (Metal)