The Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the four gospels, depicts the evangelist John as a four-winged eagle. The Celts believed that the eagle, alone of all living creatures, could look into the sun and not be dazzled. The eagle always symbolises magnificence, nobility and perseverance. This unique hand made wool area rug wall hanging depicts this four-winged eagle with a magnificant use of color and intricitate detail on a green background with gold border.
