Cornucopia Glass Bookends

These glass bookends are vintage mid-century (1950s). The cornucopia is also called “the horn of plenty” and are sometimes depicted in prehistoric art with a female figure.  Here’s what Wikipedia says, “The cornucopia became the attribute of several Greek and Roman deities, particularly those associated with the harvest, prosperity, or spiritual abundance, such as personifications of Earth (Gaia or Terra); the child Plutus, god of riches and son of the grain goddess Demeter; the nymph Maia; and Fortuna, the goddess of luck, who had the power to grant prosperity. In Roman Imperial cult, abstract Roman deities who fostered peace (pax Romana) and prosperity were also depicted with a cornucopia, including Abundantia, “Abundance” personified, and Annona, goddess of the grain supply to the city of Rome. Hades, the classical ruler of the underworld in the mystery religions, was a giver of agricultural, mineral and spiritual wealth, and in art often holds a cornucopia.”

5″ high x 5 1/2″ long x 2 5/8″ wide

$55  The price does not include shipping, that will be confirmed with the buyer based on their address.