Pear SOLID BLACK

Color: Solid White Size: 3-1/4” body x 1-3/4" stem x 2-1/2” diameter Material: Lead Free Clay, The stem is hand sculpted rod iron by a master craftsperson. The clay used in our pottery comes from top European Suppliers. It is ecological and sustainable with no lead content. Most of the products go through the kiln at least 3 times to give the intended color and glow. The pear was dedicated by Ancient Greeks to goddess Hera who represented women, especially wives and fidelity in marriage.  Perhaps because of the feminine shape of the fruit and the sweet flavor they have also been associated with early fertility cults. In ancient China, people believed that pears represented immortality and prosperity because pear trees live for along time.  In Korea, the pear symbolizes grace and nobility.  The pear tree is a symbol of comfort.  In many Korean legends, the pear gives women fertility.