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Vintage Handmade Vase, Small Vase, Orange Vase, Glass Blown Vase, Decorative Vase, Vase Centerpiece, Greek Gifts, Home Decor, Gift For Her

🖋️ Here we present to you a truly spectacular piece of our "Art & Decor" family and more specifically an antique glass vase, back from the 70's. It is completely handmade with the ancient art of glass blowing, in a very royal untransparent orange/caramel color, while at the same time it is fully hand embellished with some breathtaking hand carved nickel silver (metal) details, all around its dimensions, featuring some exquisite flowers and Greek meander (sign of eternity) details, resulting to the ultimate showstopper for every room and every occasion. The attention to detail pattern is all over the place as the colors, the texture and the whole craftsmanship of this piece are absolutely stunning while it will make your mind travel to a remarkable era of the Athenian culture. Unfortunately such unique pieces are really hard to describe in just a few lines. Their impeccable beauty along with their one of a kind artistry, are absolutely priceless.
The perfect addition for every surface and most definitely every home and office that will instantly upgrade the aesthetic of the entire room, by providing a genuine Greek aura, to the whole atmosphere.
In any case, one photo is worth one thousand words, so please a moment to see from a closer look, its outstanding beauty!
Handmade in Athens, Greece approximately in 1970's.
Its condition remains excellent as it has never been used or owned.

Ideal for home or office use and decoration.

In case you were looking for a truly unique addition for your collection, you just found a true masterpiece!

The perfect gift either for you or your beloved ones!

📐 DIMENSIONS:
Height: 10cm
Width: 8cm
Depth: 8cm
Diameter: 8cm

📜 DID YOU KNOW?
- Meaningful Greek Key ( Meander ) in Art
The Greek Key motif has been featured in many designs throughout history - from ancient Athenian pottery, grand Roman architecture and modern iterations in homewares, fashion and jewelry. Even today, it remains an easily recognizable pattern but one that might be overlooked for its simplicity.
But there’s more to the Greek key than meets the eye. Here’s what you need to know about cultural significance and meaning of the Greek key in different objects like ceramics, jewels, furniture etc. What makes the Greek Key so perfect for art items is its versatile pattern that lends itself to all types of artifacts. The pattern can be painted, engraved, carved or the metal can be shaped into the pattern. Therefore, the meander is suitable for all types of art, such as pottery, glassmaking, sculpture, furnishing, jewelry, etc.
- What is the Greek Key?
A Greek Key is a decorative single line design that resembles keys used in Ancient Greece. It’s a square shaped pattern and is often repeated unbroken and used as a border motif. The repeated Greek Key is sometimes called a 'meander' because of the resemblance to the Meander River in Ancient Greece.
This pattern is also found in the architecture and art of many other early civilizations that were geographically and culturally distant from Ancient Greece. This leads many experts to believe that those cultures created their own versions of the motif.
However, it was the Greeks that used it most prominently and adopted it as an important symbol in their culture. Today when we see the meander pattern, we associate it with the Greeks.
The Greek Key persists in Modern Greek art, fashion and architecture across all classes and is closely associated with Greek culture specifically.
- Meaning and Symbolism of the Greek Key
In case you were wondering, the Greek Key motif is not religious and can be worn by anyone of any religious affiliation. However, it does carry meaning within a long-standing culture so it’s best to respect the symbol at least by knowing what it represents. Like other symbols, such as the hamsa hand or the tree of life symbol, the Greek Key too isn’t just a pretty pattern but one that has meaning.
In ancient Greece, the Greek Key was a symbol for ‘infinity’ and the ‘eternal flow of things’. This is an obvious association, due to the pattern’s unbroken, continuous style. Today, the Greek Key is known to symbolize 'eternity' and 'unity' because of the continuous line pattern. This is why you will often find the Greek Key design on wedding bands as a symbol of eternal love.

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