Loutrophoros Tree Ornament
Loutrophoros-shaped Christmas ornament.
The loutrophoros (Greek: λουτροφόρος; ‘water-carrier’) is a large jar used to hold the water for a Greek bride’s ritual pre-wedding bath. Loutrophoroi were also placed on the graves of people who died unmarried. They are often decorated with wedding or funerary scenes.
Laser-cut gold or silver mirrored acrylic. Engraved laurel leaf and berry chain detail inspired by the motifs found on ancient Greek pottery.
Limited edition of 22 pieces.
Handmade in Scotland as part of Plato’s Fire’s Christmas vase collection, inspired by ancient Greek vases.
FEATURES:
Loutrophoros measures 35mm x 90mm
Engraved gold or silver mirror acrylic + FSC-approved birch plywood
Dark green velvet ribbon
GIFTING:
This loutrophoros ornament is the perfect gift for classicists and art historians. We can send directly to the recipient with a gift message from you: simply select ‘gift wrap’ when choosing your shipping method and write your message in the text box when prompted.
Looking to buy a gift, but still not sure? Take a look at our gifts under £25, or our gift vouchers.
Loutrophoros-shaped Christmas ornament.
The loutrophoros (Greek: λουτροφόρος; ‘water-carrier’) is a large jar used to hold the water for a Greek bride’s ritual pre-wedding bath. Loutrophoroi were also placed on the graves of people who died unmarried. They are often decorated with wedding or funerary scenes.
Laser-cut gold or silver mirrored acrylic. Engraved laurel leaf and berry chain detail inspired by the motifs found on ancient Greek pottery.
Limited edition of 22 pieces.
Handmade in Scotland as part of Plato’s Fire’s Christmas vase collection, inspired by ancient Greek vases.
FEATURES:
Loutrophoros measures 35mm x 90mm
Engraved gold or silver mirror acrylic + FSC-approved birch plywood
Dark green velvet ribbon
GIFTING:
This loutrophoros ornament is the perfect gift for classicists and art historians. We can send directly to the recipient with a gift message from you: simply select ‘gift wrap’ when choosing your shipping method and write your message in the text box when prompted.
Looking to buy a gift, but still not sure? Take a look at our gifts under £25, or our gift vouchers.
Loutrophoros-shaped Christmas ornament.
The loutrophoros (Greek: λουτροφόρος; ‘water-carrier’) is a large jar used to hold the water for a Greek bride’s ritual pre-wedding bath. Loutrophoroi were also placed on the graves of people who died unmarried. They are often decorated with wedding or funerary scenes.
Laser-cut gold or silver mirrored acrylic. Engraved laurel leaf and berry chain detail inspired by the motifs found on ancient Greek pottery.
Limited edition of 22 pieces.
Handmade in Scotland as part of Plato’s Fire’s Christmas vase collection, inspired by ancient Greek vases.
FEATURES:
Loutrophoros measures 35mm x 90mm
Engraved gold or silver mirror acrylic + FSC-approved birch plywood
Dark green velvet ribbon
GIFTING:
This loutrophoros ornament is the perfect gift for classicists and art historians. We can send directly to the recipient with a gift message from you: simply select ‘gift wrap’ when choosing your shipping method and write your message in the text box when prompted.
Looking to buy a gift, but still not sure? Take a look at our gifts under £25, or our gift vouchers.