11th Century Scandinavia / Viking
About the Source:
Time period: 11th century
Country: Scandinavia/Viking
Modern source: Celtic Design Coloring Book. Ed Sibbett, Jr. 1979 Dover Publications.
Historical Source: Gospel of St Matthew and Preliminaries, Book of Kells
About the Scroll:
Type of scroll: Stargate Baronial Artisan
Scroll Recipient: Margaret Pierce
Date of Completion: May 1996
Paper: 2-ply Strathmore Bristol paper, 400 series
Ink: Platignum permanent black
Paint: Windsor-Newton gouache
Dimensions: 11x14
Additional Notes: Margaret had a viking persona, so this is an attempt at a Viking-type scroll written in runes. The beastie that makes up the capital "B" is found in the Book of Kells.