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| The Celts were the ancient inhabitants of much of Europe. A spiritual people, their rich mythology and symbology later merged with Christian beliefs to create a distinctive art seen especially in Ireland and Scotland. The Celtic Cross is known throughout the world as the emblem of Celtic Christianity, and in many ways it can be considered the symbol of Celticness itself.
The Celtic Cross began to appear during the fifth-century AD. The shape of the Celtic Cross derives from a pagan sun symbol, the sun wheel and later became a symbol of the Christian godhead. The cross represents eternal life; its horizontal axis being the earthly world and the vertical axis the heavenly world coming together as the union of Heaven and Earth. Celtic Crosses are imbued with continuous and interwoven knots and spiral motifs symbolizing everlasting life, death and rebirth.
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Celtic Crucifix
Compound stone, antique stone finish, ready to hang, 12"H, TAL603, $41
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Pictish Cross
Compound stone, antique stone finish, ready to hang, 12"H, TAL601, $41
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Celtic Sun Cross
Compound stone, antique stone finish, ready to hang, 12"H, TAL604, $41
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Celtic Cross
Compound stone, antique stone finish, ready to hang, 12"H, TAL321, $41
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Gallen Priory Cross
Compound stone, antique stone finish, ready to hang, 12"H, TAL602, $41
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Celtic High Cross Relief
High Cross of Muireadach (1000 AD) from Monasterboice County in Louth, Ireland. Compound stone, sandstone finish, ready to hang, 12"H. TAL730, $43
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NEW Celtic Cross with
Tea Light Votive
Illuminate the night with this Celtic Cross Votive Tealight. Made from cold cast resin, gray finish, indoor or outdoor use, 10”H. 5176, $24
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Celtic Chess Set and Board
The game of chess dates back centuries to nations like Persia, India, and China. The Moors invaded Persia in the 8th Century and learned the game from them. Years later, the Moors invaded Spain and brought the game with them. Spain adopted the game and quickly spread it throughout Europe.
Europeans had a hard time pronouncing the Persian names for the game pieces, so they took it upon themselves to rename the figures to suitable roles that reflected the Medieval times social structure they were living in. The pawns relflected the lowly surfs (laborers) in the bottom class that could be sacrificed to save anyone above them, which meant everyone.
The rook (castles) served as the home base. The knights on horseback served as a professional soldiers for the upper class. The bishops are the high religious figures. The queen has the most power and can move as she wishes, but without the king, the game is over.
This Celtic Chess Set includes the game pieces and board. Made from resin, in a stone finish, the board measures 16.5" diameter x 2"H. The tallest game piece measures 3"H. 6563, $102
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