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What does a drinking horn symbolize?
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What a drinking horn represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In Greek mythology, the drinking horn is a symbol of the God Dionysus. Others associate the vessels with the Vikings or believe it to represent wealth and abundance. Shop a collection of drinking horns on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique 19th century carved drinking horn
Located in Wien, AT
Antique carved drinking horn, from the 19th century, with engraved snake and eagle, good original condition
Category
Antique Early 1900s Animal Sculptures
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Horn
Circa 1920's Drinking Horn on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920's drinking horn on stand. The horn is decorated with brass metal bands, which have decorative beads in the design.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Rustic Vases
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Brass
Antique Gun Powder & Drinking Horn's w. Wood & Bronze accents
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A group of 3 decorative hunting horns. Two gun-powder horns with wooden accents and one drinking horn with chain and bronze accents.
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Horn
Pair of Arts & Crafts Drinking Horns, Late 19th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of Arts & Crafts drinking horns, late 19th century.
Decorative horns with riveted copper bands and tips.
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Folk Art
Materials
Horn
Old Viking Drinking Horn on Sculptural Copper Stand
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A so called viking drinking horn inspired by Nordic Mythology. It can be utilized as a vase or an unusual sculptural element.
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Medieval Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Antique Greek Krater & Rhyton Drinking Horns Color Lithograph, 1883
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Greek Krater & Rhyton Drinking Horns Color Lithograph, 1883
Original antique color lithograph depicting an ancient Greek krater together with two remarkable drinking horns o...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints
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Paper
