Personalised Ogham Standing Stones (in cloche jar)

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These beautiful, highly authentic Ogham stones are created from scratch in ceramic clay and can be personalised with the name or words of your choice. They come presented in a crystal clear glass cloche set upon a dark wood base.

Dimensions - 17cm high, 15ch wide at base.

Please allow approx 4-6 days due to curing/drying processes. 

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