Meyrick helmet- new photo

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08-20-2008, 09:10 PM

There are almost identical patterns to that seen on the neck guard here on "Celtic" mirrors as well as things like the so-called 'Battersea' shield. Craftsmen would often produce visual puns - turn it upside down and it looks like a cat, turn it the other way up and its more like an owl.

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Meyrick helmet- new photo - by Caballo - 08-14-2008, 10:28 PM

Re: Meyrick helmet- new photo - by Jasper Oorthuys - 08-15-2008, 09:19 AM

Re: Meyrick helmet- new photo - by Caballo - 08-15-2008, 10:01 AM

Re: Meyrick helmet- new photo - by Jasper Oorthuys - 08-15-2008, 10:11 AM

Re: Meyrick helmet- new photo - by madoc - 08-15-2008, 10:21 AM

Re: Meyrick helmet- new photo - by Tarbicus - 08-15-2008, 11:17 AM

Re: Meyrick helmet- new photo - by Urselius - 08-15-2008, 11:22 AM

Re: Meyrick helmet- new photo - by john m roberts - 08-15-2008, 04:50 PM