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Two Foals
Cú Chulainn , one of the greatest heroes of Irish mythology and legends, possessed extraordinary powers. He could swim like a fish from birth. He had seven fingers on each hand, seven toes on each foot, and seven pupils in each eye.
At his birth he was gifted two foals by Macha. The foals later became the legendary horses of Cú Chulainn , known as Liath Macha and Dubh Saingled. Materials: porcelain, black stoneware, stains, enamels
Size: 32 x 18 x 13cm Price: SOLD + delivery (made to order) |
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Two Crows
‘There were once two crows’… said the Crow Queen
...‘a mother and her son, and the mother said: "Listen to me. If you ever see a man stopping, be on your guard for he may be picking up a stone to throw at you..." (Cú Chulainn and the Crow Queen by Bernard Kelly) Materials: porcelain, black stoneware, stains, enamels
Size: 24 x 35 x 9cm Price: SOLD |
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Valley
Cú Chullain had gone hunting deer with two companions. They came upon a stag in a woods.
They chased it all day but could not get close to it. Then the stag led them into a narrow valley in the mountains and stopped. Cú Chullain ran up and raised his spear. The stag suddenly vanished right in front of his eyes... (The Tâin: Ireland's Epic Adventure, by Liam Mac Uistin) Materials: porcelain, black stoneware, stains, enamels
Size: 28 x 34 x 9cm Price: SOLD + delivery (made to order) |
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Mayfly"During the wedding feast of Dechtire and the Ulster chieftain Sualtam, the god Lugh took the form of a mayfly and flew into the bride’s drink. She fell into a deep sleep during which Lugh came to her in a dream, and instructed her to elope with him.
Some time after their disappearance, a group of hunting warriors following a flock of birds came upon a palace, where during the night the woman of the house, Dechtire, gave birth to the boy Setanta, who was to become the hero Cú Chulainn." Materials: porcelain, black stoneware, stains, enamels
Size: 25 x 27 x 9cm Price: SOLD |
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Bran and Sceolan
Fionn mac Cumhaill had two enormous hounds, Bran and Sceólang, who were also his cousins. He loved them devotedly and they feature in many of Fionn’s hunting adventures.
One day, while hunting with Fionn, the hounds found a fawn and did not attack it for they recognised it as a human under a spell. Fionn allowed the small deer to follow them. Once they passed the gates of Fionn’s palace, the fawn was transformed into a beautiful woman and became Fionn’s wife, Sadhbh. Materials: porcelain, black stoneware, stains, enamels
Size: 32 x 18 x 12cm Price: SOLD |
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Cú Chullain and Morrigan
Morrigan appears to Cú Chullain in the forms of a young girl, a crow, or a wolf... She offers her love to the hero, who rejects it. Morrigan is deeply wounded, informing Cú Chullain that she will hinder him while he is in battle.
(The Epics of Celtic Ireland: Ancient Tales of Mystery and Magic by Jean Markale.) Materials: porcelain, black stoneware, stains, enamels
Size: 20 x 26 x 10cm Price: SOLD |
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SnowstormNight falls and snow suddenly covers the region... Conchobar and his men discover a house where they are offered hospitality...
(The Epics of Celtic Ireland: Ancient Tales of Mystery and Magic, by Jean Markale, Jody Gladding, p76) Materials: porcelain, black stoneware, stains, enamels, wire
Size: 35 x 35 x 35cm Price: SOLD |
