Celtic Cross Crystal Glass: Religious Artefact
Approximate dimensions: Height - 165mm (6.5")
Condition Good condition, no issues.
Housed in its original protective box, branded by Celtic Crystal, a company based in Mauchline, Scotland, the cross is securely nestled within, safeguarding it during storage and transport.
The Celtic Cross Crystal Glass, measuring approximately 165mm in height, is a religious artefact crafted from crystal glass. Originating in Ireland, France, and Great Britain during the Early Middle Ages, this cross features a distinctive nimbus or ring surrounding the intersection of its arms and stem.
This artefact is associated with stone high crosses erected by Irish missionaries between the ninth and 12th centuries and is characterised by intricate interlace and other motifs, representing Insular art.
During the 19th-century Celtic Revival, the Celtic cross gained widespread popularity beyond its religious context, becoming a symbol of Celtic heritage and identity. Today, it is utilised in funerary monuments and as decorative pieces, reflecting the enduring cultural influence of the Celtic peoples.
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