Eoin Breadon / PRISM contemporary

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Bridle #1
This piece is an adaptation of a 2nd century BC chariot bridle. Originally made of bronze, these items, though only inches in size were immaculately decorated with intricate, sinuous lines.

Vestige #1
The representation of a non-functional vessel and its adornment with traditional imagery of animals that were used to decorate the bronze and wooden containers of Celtic society speaks to the functional purpose of pottery and adorned vessels buried in many of the historic sites excavated in Celtic areas. While meant to provide sustenance and storage in the afterlife, the imagery and artistry of the decorative elements has proven to be the lasting message contained and passed on through death.

Dub Sainglend ("black of Saingliu"): Was one of the two chariot-horses of the hero Cúchulainn in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Both horses appeared to Cúchulainn from the pool of Linn Liaith in the mountains of Sliab Fuait, a gift from either Macha of her sister the Morrígan. Cúchulainn leapt onto their backs, and they ran around Ireland for a day but could not throw him off, after which they were tame.

Chieftain #2: This is designed as a representation of the Celtic warriors and the torcs they wore as testament to their skills in battle.


-- Eoin Breadon
CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW Chieftan #2 (statement on piece) Hot sculpted and carved glass and steel base. 16" x 9" x 9" $4950.		CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW Vestige (statement on piece) Hot sculpted and carved glass, wood, and steel base. 20" x 9" x 8". SOLD / $3950.
CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW Bridle #1 (statement on piece) hot sculpted glass and steel stand. 12" x 7" x 6" SOLD / $1850.		CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW Dub Saingland (Black of Saingliu) (statement on piece) hot sculpted glass and steel stand. 12" x 13" x 6" SOLD / $4950.


about Eoin Breadon e-mail \| phone: 312.243.4885 \| PRISM HOME Bridle #1 This piece is an adaptation of a 2nd century BC chariot bridle. Originally made of bronze, these items, though only inches in size were immaculately decorated with intricate, sinuous lines. Vestige #1 The representation of a non-functional vessel and its adornment with traditional imagery of animals that were used to decorate the bronze and wooden containers of Celtic society speaks to the functional purpose of pottery and adorned vessels buried in many of the historic sites excavated in Celtic areas. While meant to provide sustenance and storage in the afterlife, the imagery and artistry of the decorative elements has proven to be the lasting message contained and passed on through death. Dub Sainglend ("black of Saingliu"): Was one of the two chariot-horses of the hero Cúchulainn in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Both horses appeared to Cúchulainn from the pool of Linn Liaith in the mountains of Sliab Fuait, a gift from either Macha of her sister the Morrígan. Cúchulainn leapt onto their backs, and they ran around Ireland for a day but could not throw him off, after which they were tame. Chieftain #2: This is designed as a representation of the Celtic warriors and the torcs they wore as testament to their skills in battle.