Book of Kells - Bird

Product Description

Created in the scriptorium of the monastery on Iona, the Book of Kells was brought to Ireland during the 8th century to evade the Vikings. It is probably the finest work of manuscript illustration ever designed. Birds travel freely between heaven and earth, they are possessors of secrets and are seen as heavenly messengers. Made of bronze overlay, measures 10.5 by 3.5 inches. Imported from Ireland.