{"product_id":"artisan-irish-ahenny-cross-necklace","title":"Artisan Irish Ahenny Cross Necklace - Made in Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver pendant that is a replica of the Ahenny Cross - handmade in Dublin, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Ahenny high crosses are amongst the earliest (8th\/9th century) examples of Celtic high crosses to be found in Ireland. \u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-MonkSheehan1998_2-1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eThe west Ossory group of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Celtic cross\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Celtic_cross\"\u003eCeltic crosses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes Ahenny and Kilkieran. This high cross is located in County Tipperary, Ireland.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-14\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-heading mw-heading3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"Cross_iconography\"\u003eCross iconography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ahenny high crosses are early examples of Irish high crosses which still bear resemblance to their wooden predecessors. Celtic knotwork and bosses imitate in stone what a carved wooden cross would have looked like. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handmade sterling silver pendant is a replica of this beautiful high cross in Ireland with a double sided design - just like the original cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade by internationally recognized Dublin artist, Aidan Breen, who has completed commissioned pieces for the National Museum of Ireland's permanent collection. Mr. Breen has been creating artisan jewelry since 1978. You can own a piece of true Irish art and history - A beautiful artisan piece that will become your favorite go-to piece. Stunning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarked with 925 and the artist initials \"AJB\" on on the edge. Dublin Assay hallmark. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 3\/4\" x 3\/4\" on an 18\" chain. Comes in a gift box with card from artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46951690240258,"sku":"ABGS10","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/24DAECA6-4A63-4EFB-8641-7ABEB8094BDF.jpg?v=1762019416","url":"https:\/\/www.celticcrystaldesign.com\/products\/artisan-irish-ahenny-cross-necklace","provider":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}