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Seamed and raised, fabricated, Deep relief chased

Britannia silver

187x110mm approx.

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Availability: AVAILABLE

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The ‘Lughnasadh Silver Vase is made using a combination of fabricating and hammer forming. This is a seamed and hammered silver vase and once the initial shape is formed, and the base soldered in place, it is filled with a pitch substance and the pattern is applied to the surface using deep relief chasing and various texturing punches.

‘Lughnasadh’ is Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Traditionally it is held on 1 August, or about halfway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. Lughnasadh is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals, along with Samhain, Imbolc and Beltane.

The design on the silver vase is based on a grass seed head, first drawn and observed in the gardens at West Dean College. These drooping and dancing seed heads dance in the wind of August and the summer heat before the harvest and the grain comes in. The piece emulates the lazy hot summer days. The shape of the vessel is informed by the ancient stone axe heads that can be seen in the collections at the British Museum, and the shape of the grass seeds themselves, honouring the long line of Ancestors who have walked and worked this land.

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Photographer: Paul Mounsey & Syd Buron

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Please note: All items are produced by hand and may have small variations in appearance. Each piece is uniquely made in Cornwall.

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Please get in touch via the CONTACT page to commission a similar piece.

Commissions are handmade to order, please get in touch to discuss lead times and dates.

Each piece is individually made and styled and will vary in appearance.

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