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The Sword of Light Poster (16x20")

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The Sword of Light Poster (16x20")

The Sword of Light Poster (16x20")

This is a knotwork design that transmogrifies itself into an image of An Claidhheam Soluis, or "The Sword of Light". Parts of it are pretty representational, but other parts - notably the hilt - are really abstract knotwork patterns in the shape of the object. An Claidheamh Soluis itself was certainly the name of a bilingual Irish / English newspaper in the early 20th century, a part of the Celtic Revival movement; it just as certainly was the name of an fictional sword in Padraic Colum's wonderful book The King of Ireland's Son. But while some will tell you that it was the traditional name for a legendary sword, I'm almost positive that it wasn't. It just sounds that way, especially to anyone who doesn't know that actual legendary Irish swords had names that were a little less metaphysical - like "Retaliator", or "Swift to Hand". In the true Irish stories no one ever noticed if there was some kind of misty Celtic twilight going on; because limbs and heads were flying every which way, and at times like that you've got to pay some pretty serious attention. Anyway the paper was a great thing, the Padraic Colum book was a great thing, and here I've made of it a thing of my own.

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By S.17 January 2013Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 58.42cm x 67.37cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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I like the design features on the website. They enable the fitting of a good quality Print to an existing frame. This Print was of excellent quality. I would buy again. One small gripe is that the image was not centred horizontally (about 3mm out) so needed trimming. No great hardship and may have been my fault in the setting-up. Next time, I would choose to set the text below the picture to a smaller font. Overall - Thank You! Looks good in its frame - Just as expected. I had a very expensive Gallery print of this before. It got damaged - hence the replacement. It compares very well.
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By A.26 April 2018Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 33.02cm x 48.26cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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Would highly recommend as very helpful. Prints...just perfect 😀
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By A N.8 January 2022Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 50.80cm x 40.64cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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Zazzle's pictures are Amazing - I can't find these Products in the type of papers I need anywhere else. They cut them to the exact size you need , often changing the proportions to your exact requirement, The Customer Support are second to none , helpful, friendly and polite . Incredible Company - The prices are Great and so much to choose from. The Prints are clear and well Defined.

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Product ID: 228645179938764813
Created on 26/06/2012, 17:59
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