Laurel Leaf Bookmark

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CODE 1175

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PRICE 27,50€

A timeless silver plated bookmark embossed with laurel leaves set into a red enameled background. The laurel leaf motif is inspired by the painted laurel leaves seen on the rim of a mid-5th century loutrophoros, a water-carrying vessel. The bookmark also features a matching handmade red tassel and is also available with a green or blue enamel finish as well as a plain silver plate.

Material: Silver plated brass

Designer: Costas Dimopoulos

Dimensions: 14,4 x 2,9 cm (and a 7,5cm tassel)

Colour: Red

The evergreen leaves of laurel - considered symbols of glory, eternal life, prosperity and eternal youth - were frequently used as part of the decoration of ceramic vessels in ancient Greek art. This included the loutrophoroi in which water was carried from the Kallirroe Spring for the ritual wedding bath of the bride and groom. After its use, the newlyweds would dedicate the loutrophoroi to the sanctuary of Nymphe on the southern slope of the Acropolis. Archaeological excavations in the twentieth century subsequently brought hundreds of these water vessels and their fragments to light.

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