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This knotwork design illustration is based on interlace designs seen in the 7th century Insular (aka Hiberno-Saxon) illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Durrow. Here the center diamonds are in Christmas red and green.

This design by Richard H. Fay combines knotwork with the crowned heart and clasping hands of the claddagh ring, a traditional Irish ring symbolizing friendship, love, and loyalty.

A pair of long-shafted broad-bladed thrusting spears and a pair of lighter and shorter javelins are displayed crossed behind an ancient Celtic oval shield in this original illustration by Richard H. Fay. The shield design is based, in part, on the Celtic shields depicted on the Triumphal Arch of Orange, France.

This knotwork design illustration is based on interlace designs seen on one of the carpet pages in the 7th century Insular (aka Hiberno-Saxon) illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Durrow.

A richly-decorated ancient Celtic sword sits between two bands of Celtic-style knotwork in this original illustration by Richard H. Fay. The sword in this illustration is based on one from Kirkburn, Yorkshire, now at the British Museum.