Ara Blue Decanter with Case by Vista Alegre
Ara (“altar”, in Latin) was named after the Ara constellation (in ancient times called Ara Centauri), which in turn alludes to the altar of Zeus, where the gods of Olympus exchanged vows before the battle with the Titans. This bottle in crystal and glass, attesting to mythological times, encapsulates a rare glow in its deep azure shade, sprinkled with small stars and topped by a lushly carved stopper and a gold bottleneck conveying the meaning of the piece.
- Dimensions: 16.1" H X 4.8" Diameter
- Capacity: 66.8 oz.
- Crystal
- Enhanced with Gold
- Entirely Hand-Painted
The Decanters collection is available here.
The Vista Alegre brand is available here.
About the Company:
The Vista Alegre porcelain factory was founded in 1824, in Ílhavo, part of the Aveiro district (near the sea, in central Portugal). The company was the product of the heart and mind of a 19th century Portuguese entrepreneur and visionary, João Ferreira Pinto Basto. Throughout its history, the Vista Alegre brand has been closely linked to the cultural life of Portugal, though it has maintained a high level of international renown as well, exporting its products to more than 60 countries. Their products are used in some of Europe's finest hotels and restaurants.
Ca. Proposition 65 WARNING: Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.