Old World Christmas - Bald Eagle Blown Glass Ornament

For centuries it was believed that the eagle could look directly into the sun and that it was reborn by diving into a fountain. Christians adopted this symbolism, comparing the eagle looking into the sun to Christ looking at His Father and the fountain as the renewal of the soul through baptism. Today, an eagle may often be spied on the baptismal fonts in older churches. Crafted in age-old tradition using 1800’s techniques Each glass ornament is mouth-blown into finely carved molds A solution of hot liquid silver is added for exceptional color and vibrance Ornaments are then hand-painted and hand-glittered for a fine finish Measurements: 4.75 X 2.5 X 2