Decorative ornament (2) - Sicily - 2 ceramic pinecones

Beautiful pair of distinctive pinecones. 1: a large artichoke-shaped ceramic pinecone with a decorated stem, beige color, height 34 cm, width 15 cm
2: beige pinecone, height 25 cm, width 14 cm.
The Sicilian pinecone is a symbol of luck and good omen for the recipient. Modern design while maintaining the classic style of Caltagirone ceramics.
In 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 naturally shares it 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 decorating the top of his staff. As part of Greek beliefs, fertility generates 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. The Sicilian pinecones are a symbol of an ancient tradition passed down from generation to generation to the present day.