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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.
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Antique carved drinking horn from the 19th century
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique carved drinking horn, from the 19th century, with engraved snake and eagle, good orginal
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sculptures and Carvings
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English More Folk Art
Materials
Horn
19th Century Austrian Silver Gilt, Enamel & Rock Crystal Drinking Horn, c.1880
By Hermann Ratzersdorfer
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
drinking horn, by Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1880s. The drinking horn is made of rock crystal is
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel
Pewter Norwegian Viking Drinking Horn/Goblet
Located in Asker, 30
With a soft patina, this Aksel Holmsen Horn is a real treasure. It stands stable. the lid and tail
Category
Vintage 1950s European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
19th Century French Drinking Horn with Copper Embellishments
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office shelf with this antique Horn; crated in France circa 1850, the piece is made
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
13 Cast Resin Elk Ram Eagle Goblet Cups Libation Vessel Rhyton Drinking Horn
Located in Dayton, OH
Thirteen rare vintage heraldic bar goblets mugs / cups / libation / rhyton drinking vessels. Made
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Barware
Materials
Resin
