This listing is for a reproduction of a Green Man from Wells Cathedral in Somerset, England. It’s a reproduction of an ornamental roof boss, with an embedded string at the top so you can easily hang it on the wall. Can also be used as a paper weight or desk / shelf decoration.
The back has two stickers that read:
“This reproduction contains stone removed from the Cathedral during restoration work
Wells Cathedral Undercroft”
“Circa 1225 A.D. The Green Man is a symbol of fertility and older than Christianity. Often found in the West Country where people were considered backward and hence more superstitious. This is a good example of the trefoil style of foliage typical of this period.”
A cool piece of history to own— looks great on a wall, desk, or book shelf! A thoughtful present for anyone who enjoys learning about medieval history, church / religious history, or ancient European folklore. It universally symbolizes rebirth, spring growth, and the cycle of life, death, and resurrection.
Condition: in good used vintage condition with minor signs of wear and inconsistencies in the stone from the way it was cast to include original cathedral stone.
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This listing is for a reproduction of a Green Man from Wells Cathedral in Somerset, England. It’s a reproduction of an ornamental roof boss, with an embedded string at the top so you can easily hang it on the wall. Can also be used as a paper weight or desk / shelf decoration.
The back has two stickers that read:
“This reproduction contains stone removed from the Cathedral during restoration work
Wells Cathedral Undercroft”
“Circa 1225 A.D. The Green Man is a symbol of fertility and older than Christianity. Often found in the West Country where people were considered backward and hence more superstitious. This is a good example of the trefoil style of foliage typical of this period.”
A cool piece of history to own— looks great on a wall, desk, or book shelf! A thoughtful present for anyone who enjoys learning about medieval history, church / religious history, or ancient European folklore. It universally symbolizes rebirth, spring growth, and the cycle of life, death, and resurrection.
Condition: in good used vintage condition with minor signs of wear and inconsistencies in the stone from the way it was cast to include original cathedral stone.
Tags: historical history dark academia green man greenman roof boss gargoyle wells cathedral England somerset English art medieval history teacher Professor Indiana Jones home library decor for office Christian catholic cathedral art museum replica cabinet of curiosities curiosity weird and wonderful abstract ancient folklore old world antique traditional classical gothic
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