The Celtic knotwork roundel with radiating projections draws on a design tradition found across Scotland's decorative metalwork heritage, where the circular field of knotwork composition was given additional dynamism by allowing the interlaced strands to break free of a strict circular boundary and extend outward at key points. The resulting form sits between the contained disc and the open cross, its four projecting elements giving the composition a directional, structured quality that connects it to the quadrilateral symmetry found throughout Celtic decorative art.
This pendant presents a circular knotwork composition at its core, its interlaced strands forming a continuous, symmetrical pattern within the central field. At four equidistant points around the circumference, the knotwork extends outward in looping projections, each one a clean, rounded form that gives the overall silhouette a four-pointed radial profile. The four projections align with the cardinal points, giving the piece a subtle cross-like quality that connects it to the broader tradition of Celtic cross knotwork forms in Scottish silverwork. The negative spaces within and between the strands give the piece a light, open quality throughout. The silver throughout carries a high mirror polish. A smooth bail connects the pendant above.
22.3mm x 22.3mm. Weight approximately 2.43g. 925 sterling silver. Bail fitting.
Product Code: SP2215
The Celtic knotwork roundel with radiating projections draws on a design tradition found across Scotland's decorative metalwork heritage, where the circular field of knotwork composition was given additional dynamism by allowing the interlaced strands to break free of a strict circular boundary and extend outward at key points. The resulting form sits between the contained disc and the open cross, its four projecting elements giving the composition a directional, structured quality that connects it to the quadrilateral symmetry found throughout Celtic decorative art.
This pendant presents a circular knotwork composition at its core, its interlaced strands forming a continuous, symmetrical pattern within the central field. At four equidistant points around the circumference, the knotwork extends outward in looping projections, each one a clean, rounded form that gives the overall silhouette a four-pointed radial profile. The four projections align with the cardinal points, giving the piece a subtle cross-like quality that connects it to the broader tradition of Celtic cross knotwork forms in Scottish silverwork. The negative spaces within and between the strands give the piece a light, open quality throughout. The silver throughout carries a high mirror polish. A smooth bail connects the pendant above.
22.3mm x 22.3mm. Weight approximately 2.43g. 925 sterling silver. Bail fitting.
Product Code: SP2215
