Decorative ornament (2) - Mallorca - Italy - Decorated ceramic pair

Beautiful pair of decorative ceramic ornaments to enhance any room; a suitable gift for any occasion.
The pair consists of: 1 - a Sicilian ceramic pinecone handmade by master ceramicists, height 25 cm, width 15 cm, brown with a hand-decorated stem. The Sicilian pinecone is a symbol of luck and good omens for the recipient. Modern design while maintaining the classical style of Caltagirone ceramics.
Ancient Greece, the pinecone represented the god of masculine fertility, Dionysus, who had a pinecone decorating the top of his staff. As part of Greek beliefs, fertility yields prosperity, and when one is blessed with prosperity, it is naturally shared with others. In other ancient cultures, pinecones are symbols of spiritual wisdom, representing the third eye — awakened inner transcendence toward enlightenment. According to more modern interpretations, pinecones are thought to attract prosperity into one’s home. The pinecone is a significant symbol. Botanically, it is a reproductive entity: female pinecones contain seeds, while male ones contain pollen. In ancient Greece, the pinecone represented the god of masculine fertility, Dionysus, who had a pinecone at the top of his staff. As part of Greek beliefs, fertility yields prosperity, and when one is blessed with prosperity, it is naturally shared with others. In other ancient cultures, pinecones are symbols of spiritual wisdom. Entirely handmade (and hand-painted) by a skilled Sicilian artisan on the potter’s wheel, crafted in fine Caltagirone ceramic. Each one has been shaped and applied by hand. Sicilian pinecones are a symbol of an ancient tradition handed down from generation to generation to this day.
2: half-pinecone trinket holder in antique white ceramic with a stem decorated with flowers. Relief work featuring a pinecone. Brown and dark shades create a strong depth effect. Height 13 cm, width 12 cm.