The artist built a sewing box and carved a knotwork design, possibly inspired by the Book of Kells or a medieval reliquary. The design proved challenging because of a weak joint/hinge point at the top. Similar designs exist without this issue, and the artist discovered that the sewing box design itself resembled the reliquary. Posted… Continue reading Sewing box carved by hand.
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Medieval Chest end view
This design is primarily based on a 13Th century upper body from France . It’s about 20″ superior by 48″ extended and 18″ deep ” entrance to back ” . The authentic experienced a stable piece of wood for the lid and I couldn’t explain to what was carved on it . That didn’t subject… Continue reading Medieval Chest end view