Description

Cast by hand in the Wild Goose Studio, Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. This Latin "Venus significat humanitatem" (translation: It is love which makes us human...) wall plaque has an outer shell of pure bronze with an inner core of cast resin material for stability. Each Wild Goose piece is made entirely by hand, with no two being exactly alike.

Since ancient times, bronze has been a highly prized metal for the making of tools, jewelry and statues. It is an alloy of copper, which was first mined in Ireland over 4000 years ago. Left to weather, it will acquire a green patina; polished it will shine like gold.

"Venus significat humanitatem" is a Latin phrase which translates "It is love which makes us human." The design of this plaque is from an original carved inscription by Irish artist Kathleen Smyth. In her carving, she has included three sigils (ancient sign language) which denote the feminine. The plaque is also available without the sigils.

"True love's the gift which God has given to man alone beneath the heaven." Sir Walter Scott.

Approximately 8.5 inches wide, and 7 inches tall, and 1/2 inch thick.

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