| Also called the ‘Horn of Plenty’ in Greek mythology, Cornucopia was a horn that filled itself with any type of drink or meat that its possessor wished for. It’s believed by some people to be the horn of the goat ‘Amalthaena’. According to legends, ‘Amalthaena’ raised ‘Zeus’ on goat’s milk. As a gift of gratitude, ‘Zeus’ gave ‘Amalthaena’ the goat’s horn. Another legend claims that the horn belongs to ‘Achelous’, the river god. The Cornucopia dates back to the 5th century BC, and is still regarded as the symbol of food and plenty. It is associated with thanks giving; it is depicted as a hollow, horn shaped wicker basket, primarily filled with fruits and vegetables.
Cornucopia vases are elegant horn shaped vases, which come in a variety of colors, sizes and finishes. While some cornucopia vases are plain colored with a glossy finish; others might have a textured finish with glossy and colored interiors. Most people keep cornucopian vases as a symbol of prosperity; whereas other just others keep them as accents around their homes. Collectors are willing to spend big money for vintage vases with minimum wear.
Cornucopia vases are available in sets of two, which are attached or separate. They can be used to display flowers, fruits or just placed empty on a table or chest as an item of decor. They have an average height of 5 to 6 inches and the diameter of their opening averages at 10 inches. They’re made from porcelain, glass, marble, ceramic, and wicker. |
