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This
ancient-looking Tear Bottle is of
cobalt glass, the basket is made of
antiqued pewter filigree. Height:
about 2 inches tall. Genuine Austrian
Swarovski blue crystal stone in the
cap. Also available with a pewter star
of David over the crystal. Please
choose one from the drop down menu
below.
A tear bottle is a tradition of shared
emotion and transformed relationships
that has been around for three
millennia. The tear bottle is given to
honour and cherish another person. One
of the first references to the tear
bottle is present in Davids Psalm
56:8. During ancient Roman times
mourners captured their tears and
buried them with loved ones to show
respect and affection. During
Victorian times mourners would capture
their tears in the bottle and once
they evaporated bereavement would be
over, but the bottle would remain as
an eternal symbol of devotion. In
modern times tear bottles are used to
express several sentiments such as joy
at a wedding, birthday, or
anniversary. Also to express heartache
upon the end of a relationship, news
of illness, or loss of a loved one.
This cherished and timeless tradition
lives on with the same reverence as
when it first began making this a
truly special item. |
