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Interlacing
or knotwork is probably the motif most commonly
associated with Celtic art, though in fact the
Celts did not start doing it until well into the
Christian period (around 7th c AD) and probably
learned it from marauding Vikings.
Now-a-days
there are many meanings associated with specific
knots, but these are most often modern
interpretations. The monks who crafted knotwork
in the Middle Ages did it for the greater glory
of God, and for no other reason.
Interlacing
is found in many different cultures, though not
to the same extent and was borrowed by the Celts.
When the Celts borrowed an idea from another
tradition they always added their own unique
character and made it their own. It can be traced
back to ancient Egypt, where, in the long form,
it was a stylization of running water. In a
circle it could indicate a well.
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Colour:
Sapphire, garnet, amber
Size: 3/4" x 3/4"
Chain is made
of red brass (similar to bronze) and comes in any length.
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