Newgrange Celtic urn- Cooley Green Glaze – XL (Base is extra)
Design Influence
The Newgrange keepsake urn design in a textured green glaze was inspired by the Ancient Irish celtic tri spiral symbol. This particular design is the interpretation of the Newgrange triskele spiral. The triskele gained popularity in its use within the Celtic culture from around 500 BC onwards and can be seen on the entrance stone to Newgrange, a 5000-year-old Passage Tomb famous for the Winter Solstice illumination. There is no definite meaning behind the triskele, and symbolists believe it reflects many areas of culture from the time, the most popular being life-death-rebirth. Triskeles evoke the Celtic interpretation of the three realms of material existence: earth, water, and sky (and all their interconnections). The symbol is also thought to represent the three worlds: spiritual, physical, and celestial. Another theory suggests that the triskele represents reincarnation, as it consists of one continuous line that could be analogous to the unbroken movement of time. In this context, it represents the process of constantly moving forward from pre-birth, life, and death, each connected for eternity. An optional extra with the Urn is a handmade Oak plinth - Created by an Irish National award-winning Wood turner. There is also an option to arrange an engraving on request. See sample image.Urn Colour
The colors of the Newgrange Cremation Urn are earthy so they represent the timeless beauty found in the nature of Ireland. Our artisan mixes his own glazes and calls this Cooley Summer yellow of barley fields, gorse and heather-covered mountains. Other similar style Urns available with different symbols and colors.Dimensions
- Height 24 cms or 9.5 inches.
- Width at widest point 15 cms or 6 inches.
The capacity of this Urn is 196 cubic inches. While funeral directors use a rule of thumb of 1 cubic inch per pound of body weight in reality the urn size is more about height. This is because due to the cremation process no soft tissue remains, just bone, this Urn has been used for adult males of 6'4'/a>
