Product Description
Beacon of Amethyst: The Egyptian Glass Lighthouse Ornament
Standing tall and luminous as a guardian of imaginary shores, this exquisite hand-blown Egyptian glass lighthouse is the kind of ornament that earns its own special branch on the tree. Rising in a graceful tapered column of soft amethyst and rose-tinted German Pyrex glass, it glows with the warm inner light of a gem rather than mere glass — translucent enough to catch every flicker of nearby candles or tree lights, sending soft lavender halos dancing across whatever surface it touches. A pointed dome cap crowns the tower with architectural elegance, while a perfectly formed circular base grounds it all with the solid confidence of a structure built to outlast storms.
Lighthouses have guided mariners for over two thousand years, and the most famous of all stood not far from where this ornament was made — the Lighthouse of Alexandria, built on the island of Pharos around 280 BCE, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, estimated to stand between 330 and 400 feet tall and visible from 35 miles out to sea. It guided ships into Alexandria's harbor for nearly a thousand years before being toppled by earthquakes in the 14th century. Egyptian artisans crafting this elegant little tower are, in a very real sense, heirs to that magnificent tradition. The 24K gold etching that rings the base and cap collar, and marks delicate accent dashes along the column, gives it a regal warmth entirely worthy of that legacy.
- Hand-blown Egyptian ornament crafted from German Pyrex glass
- Measures approximately 6.5" tall × 1.7" wide (16.5 cm × 4.3 cm)
- Soft amethyst and rose-tinted translucent glass column with domed cap and circular base
- 24K gold etching on base ring, cap collar, and decorative accent marks along the column
- Includes gold metallic hanging cord; a stunning statement piece for lighthouse lovers and collectors of fine art glass
