CELTIC CROSSES
TRADITIONAL CELTIC CROSS
The
most distinctive feature of the celtic cross is the ring which circles the
centre. This ring may have originated as a support feature for stone crosses,
however, the Celts were sun worshippers, and the circle could be a throwback to
earlier beliefs. the artists are keeping their religious options open.
Size..........1.0 ins.(2.5 cms.)
Chain..........20"(50 cms.)
Price ..........Eur 36
HIGH CROSS OF MOONE
The granite cross at Moone Co.Kildare is unique in style and shape and is one of the most disarmingly and naively beautiful of all the high crosses. It stands seventeen feet high and bears fifty one carved panels depicting scenes from the Bible.
Size..........2.0 ins.(5.0 cms.)
Chain..........24"(50 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 48
MOONE MAN EARRINGS
One of the panels on the high cross depicts the twelve Apostles as armless naive figures. These similar figures have a innocent charm and we use them to make matching earrings for the High Cross.
Size..........0.73 ins.(2.0 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 22
MOONE MAN PENDENT
The simple figure from the High Cross is the inspiration for this pendent. To add a touch of wit we make him with articulating legs and head.
Size..........0.5 ins.(1.25cms.)
Chain..........18"(45 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 36
DYSERT O'DEA CROSS
The original of this 12 ft. high cross has the most striking carving in high relief. These carved figures represent the crucified Christ and underneath St. Tola, the patron
saint of the town in which the cross stands. The Dysert cross, from the 12th century is the most imposing of the later ringless crosses.
Size..........1.5 ins.(3.7 cms.)
Chain..........22"(50 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 40
THE HAPPY CROSS
This cross represents one of the earliest of the Irish crosses. Just one metre tall, this cross was originally a pre- Christian standing
stone which was christianised in the 7th century by carving the form into
a cross shape.
Size..........0.75 ins.(1.6 cms.)
Chain..........18"(50 cms.)
Price..........Eur 28
ST. PATRICK'S CROSS
Unique amongst Irish crosses this 12th century cross had two supporting columns on either side. There are figures on each side, St. Patrick on one, Christ on the other with outstretched arms and long robes. This cross is has been badly eroded but is still attractive, and it is in its present form that
we bring it to you today.
Size..........1.0 ins.(2.5 cms.)
Chain..........18"(50 cms.)
Price..........Eur 34
LISMORE CROSS
Based on a panel from an 11th century bishop's crozier, the simplicity of this piece is appealing.
Size..........2 ins.(5 cms.)
Chain..........24"(50 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 75
AHENNY CROSS
Based on one of the 9th century crosses at Ahenny, Co. Tipperary, this cross is totally decorative and does not have teaching panels as do many of the period.
Height..........2"
Chain..........24"
Price..........Eur 65
MUIRDEACH'S CAT
On the base of Muirdeach's cross at Monasterboice there are two cats carved in deep relief, one with a bird, the other with a mouse.They represent the celtic version of the lion dwelling with the lamb.
Height..........1.5"
Chain..........24"
Price..........Eur 32
JESUS
A simple figure of the crucified Christ.
Height..........1.5"
Chain..........24"
Price..........Eur 42
TRADITIONAL CELTIC CROSS
The
most distinctive feature of the celtic cross is the ring which circles the
centre. This ring may have originated as a support feature for stone crosses,
however, the Celts were sun worshippers, and the circle could be a throwback to
earlier beliefs. the artists are keeping their religious options open.
Size..........1.0 ins.(2.5 cms.)
Chain..........20"(50 cms.)
Price ..........Eur 36
HIGH CROSS OF MOONE
The granite cross at Moone Co.Kildare is unique in style and shape and is one of the most disarmingly and naively beautiful of all the high crosses. It stands seventeen feet high and bears fifty one carved panels depicting scenes from the Bible.
Size..........2.0 ins.(5.0 cms.)
Chain..........24"(50 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 48
MOONE MAN EARRINGS
One of the panels on the high cross depicts the twelve Apostles as armless naive figures. These similar figures have a innocent charm and we use them to make matching earrings for the High Cross.
Size..........0.73 ins.(2.0 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 22
MOONE MAN PENDENT
The simple figure from the High Cross is the inspiration for this pendent. To add a touch of wit we make him with articulating legs and head.
Size..........0.5 ins.(1.25cms.)
Chain..........18"(45 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 36
DYSERT O'DEA CROSS
The original of this 12 ft. high cross has the most striking carving in high relief. These carved figures represent the crucified Christ and underneath St. Tola, the patron
saint of the town in which the cross stands. The Dysert cross, from the 12th century is the most imposing of the later ringless crosses.
Size..........1.5 ins.(3.7 cms.)
Chain..........22"(50 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 40
THE HAPPY CROSS
This cross represents one of the earliest of the Irish crosses. Just one metre tall, this cross was originally a pre- Christian standing
stone which was christianised in the 7th century by carving the form into
a cross shape.
Size..........0.75 ins.(1.6 cms.)
Chain..........18"(50 cms.)
Price..........Eur 28
ST. PATRICK'S CROSS
Unique amongst Irish crosses this 12th century cross had two supporting columns on either side. There are figures on each side, St. Patrick on one, Christ on the other with outstretched arms and long robes. This cross is has been badly eroded but is still attractive, and it is in its present form that
we bring it to you today.
Size..........1.0 ins.(2.5 cms.)
Chain..........18"(50 cms.)
Price..........Eur 34
LISMORE CROSS
Based on a panel from an 11th century bishop's crozier, the simplicity of this piece is appealing.
Size..........2 ins.(5 cms.)
Chain..........24"(50 cms.)
Price.......... Eur 75
AHENNY CROSS
Based on one of the 9th century crosses at Ahenny, Co. Tipperary, this cross is totally decorative and does not have teaching panels as do many of the period.
Height..........2"
Chain..........24"
Price..........Eur 65
MUIRDEACH'S CAT
On the base of Muirdeach's cross at Monasterboice there are two cats carved in deep relief, one with a bird, the other with a mouse.They represent the celtic version of the lion dwelling with the lamb.
Height..........1.5"
Chain..........24"
Price..........Eur 32
JESUS
A simple figure of the crucified Christ.
Height..........1.5"
Chain..........24"
Price..........Eur 42
