Kells Bird Ornament

Kells Bird Ornament. The Book of Kells, a large format manuscript codex of the Latin text of the Gospels, is generally thought to have originated at the Monastery of Iona, Scotland. About 807, after a series of devastating Viking raids, it was taken to the Monastery of Kells, Ireland. The delightful birds in this series are found scattered throughout the text; at the ends of lines or between lines. They provide color and sometimes, even humor. Peacocks and doves symbolize Christ and the incorruptibility of Christ, eagles represent the ascension of Christ. Average Size 3" x 5" Due to the hand casting and proprietary staining process, each of my plaques is unique. Each cross comes with a hanger embedded in the stone. The cross comes with a descriptive tag describing the original stone, explanation of the design or information on where the cross is located. Handmade products - Images may vary slightly from actual products.