Homer's Iliad Book Cover Ornament

£18.50

A supersized version of my Iliad jewellery design, this decoration designed to look like the cover of Homer’s Iliad would make the perfect adornment for any bibliophile’s Christmas tree this year.

Made from shiny red mirrored acrylic to evoke the themes of anger, blood, and war that are so central to the story of the Iliad. With pearlescent acrylic to mimic the pages of a book and a bookmark made from marble red acrylic.

This ornament is tied with a green velvet ribbon, ready for hanging from your tree.

Limited edition of 23 pieces.

Handmade in Scotland as part of the Plato’s Fire Ancient Epics collection.

Take a look at our Gifts Under £25 or Gifts for Bibliophiles!

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A supersized version of my Iliad jewellery design, this decoration designed to look like the cover of Homer’s Iliad would make the perfect adornment for any bibliophile’s Christmas tree this year.

Made from shiny red mirrored acrylic to evoke the themes of anger, blood, and war that are so central to the story of the Iliad. With pearlescent acrylic to mimic the pages of a book and a bookmark made from marble red acrylic.

This ornament is tied with a green velvet ribbon, ready for hanging from your tree.

Limited edition of 23 pieces.

Handmade in Scotland as part of the Plato’s Fire Ancient Epics collection.

Take a look at our Gifts Under £25 or Gifts for Bibliophiles!

A supersized version of my Iliad jewellery design, this decoration designed to look like the cover of Homer’s Iliad would make the perfect adornment for any bibliophile’s Christmas tree this year.

Made from shiny red mirrored acrylic to evoke the themes of anger, blood, and war that are so central to the story of the Iliad. With pearlescent acrylic to mimic the pages of a book and a bookmark made from marble red acrylic.

This ornament is tied with a green velvet ribbon, ready for hanging from your tree.

Limited edition of 23 pieces.

Handmade in Scotland as part of the Plato’s Fire Ancient Epics collection.

Take a look at our Gifts Under £25 or Gifts for Bibliophiles!

  • 45mm x 80mm

    Made from acrylic, wood, and velvet ribbon.

    All the wood used in our products is FSC certified.

    Please keep your ornament away from water, and polish with a soft cloth - the kind used to polish glasses is perfect.

    For more information about caring for your ornament, please click here.

  • Your ornament will arrive tucked inside a soft natural cotton bag. It’s compostable!

    All our packaging is made from recyclable and/or recycled materials.

    If you would like us to include a handwritten gift message with your order, please include this at the checkout.

    A gift wrap option is also available at the checkout: if you choose this, your ornament (and its cotton bag) will be wrapped in luxury Greek vase-patterned wrapping paper.

  • Free shipping for orders over £65 within the UK, or £100 internationally!

    Orders containing preorder items will be shipped from 17th November. All other orders will be dispatched within 1-2 working days.

    Delivery usually takes 1-3 working days within the UK, and 1-2 weeks internationally.
    (Please note that these estimates can be extended significantly at busy times of the year; please select Express Delivery at the checkout if you require your order by a specific date)

    Customers living outside the UK may have to pay customs, VAT, and/or handling fees upon receipt of their order.

    For more information on delivery and returns, please click here.

  • Plato’s Fire is a jewellery and accessories brand for people who love the ancient Mediterranean world.

    Every item you see on the Plato’s Fire website is carefully and lovingly designed and handmade by me, Natasha Hershaw, in my home studio in Fife, Scotland.

    Click here to read more about Plato’s Fire!

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