Z-Rod Crow Pictish Tattoo Design sun The sword of a Templar

The sword of a Templar knight is held within the Celtic knot work of this high cross

and the triangular knot below to draw the eye down the arm

A complex wide circular knot with a central opening for the boss of a shield

or that element can be left unaccented

A beautiful tiny detail from the 9th c

Z-Rod Crow Pictish Tattoo Design sun The sword of a TemplarThe Pictish Z Rod, mysterious 7th century pattern found in numerous standing stones in Scotland, here surmounted by the image of a hooded crow. The image of a broken spear or arrow with green shoots coming out of the staff is an image of peace and the end of conflict.