Pine cone in glazed stoneware
A symbol of prosperity that spans the centuries, fashioned in the French ceramic tradition.
Description
This pine cone perpetuates an age-old decorative art. Hand-glazed in stoneware, it bears witness to skills handed down from generation to generation. The stoneware, fired at high temperatures, is weather-resistant and retains its nuances.
Symbolism and history
Since ancient times, the pine cone has symbolized fertility and wisdom. The Greeks associated it with Dionysus, the Romans with Cybele. In Christian art, it represents resurrection. This symbolic charge explains its presence in traditional architecture and gardens.
Use and features
This piece can be used indoors or out. Its generous size (32 cm high) gives it a strong presence.
The glazed stoneware gives it remarkable longevity, resisting cycles of frost and sunlight alike.
Data sheet
- Height
- 32 cm
- Diameter
- 18 cm
- Composition
- Enamelled Gré
- Manufacturing
- French