Here i have The chalice of celebration.
abundance and gratefulness.
this richly engraved chalice with a twining vine of ivory represents the abundance of life giving food and drink, that mother earth offers to us all. ancient mythology informs us that ivy was held in high esteem and used to form the poets crown. ivy was associated with Bacchus, the god of wine. it is believed to nullify the effects of wine. ancient Greeks would present newly weds with a wreath of ivy to symbolise a long marriage and fidelity. the chalice can also symbolise the water element which is associated with prosperity and a time of ease.
this measures approximately 170mm high, the goblet chalice being 100mm in diameter, and the base 73mm in diameter.
this Chalice of Celebration, made from Shaoshan stone (crushed marble and resin) and finished in black and gold, comes in a beautiful black and gold gift box.
