The badge Homoavis Curiosa (Strange Man-Bird) is a faithful replica of a chimera from the famous English Luttrell Psalter (Luttrell Psalter, Add MS 42130) from 1325-1340. The original illumination, which is housed in the British Library in London, depicts a grotesque hybrid creature with a bearded human head and a bird-like body. These bizarre puns show the unbridled imagination of artists of the time and served to entertain readers. This mysterious medieval scene can adorn your lapel as an original, meticulously laser engraved and detailed hand-painted oak plywood badge.
- Hand-painted
- The package includes a label
- Material: wood
The Codex Marginalium series brings a playful revival of medieval manuscripts in the form of original badges that represent a unique combination of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship. The motifs are based on medieval marginalia - bizarre, humorous and often absurd scenes from the margins of historical manuscripts. These faithful replicas are transferred by precision laser engraving into quality oak plywood and then hand-painted in detail, making each piece a complete original. The overall distinctive humour and character of each badge is further emphasised by the playful Latin, or rather pseudo-Latin, name.
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