Same Type of Alabaster Stone Used to Carry Mary's Precious Gift for Jesus!
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Artefakts premium quality alabaster (calcite carbonate) stone chalice, 4.72" at base and 3.95" in height.
Artefakts' skilled craftsman hand craft each chalice from a single piece of Egyptian "Oriental" alabaster stone using the lathe and chisel technique. And, each piece is specifically designed to showcase the timeless beauty of the ancient stone.
Oriental albaster stone, also known as onyx marble or ancient alabaster, has a rich transluscent hue ranging from white to yellow with stunning ivory bands that are formed by deposition in sucessive layers. Natural variations in the color of the stone and placement of the ivory bands add to the prestigious and unique allure of these outstanding Artefakts alabaster home decor products.
Calcite carbonate alabaster, or Oriental albaster, is similar in hardness to marble. Unlike its gypsum (calcium sulphate) counterpart which is softer, Oriental alabaster home decor items can be filled with annointing oil, water, balm, ointment, sacrament wine, or other biblically significant religious items without harming the alabaster stone or its precious contents. An alabaster chalice makes an ideal pastor appreciation gift!
Or, you can place a glass votive holder with votive inside, light and enjoy the luminous beauty of this prestigous ancient alabaster stone. When illuminated from within, the natural variations and the transluscent nature of the stone yield a stunning display!
Luke 7:36-38: One of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him at his home. So, Jesus went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. Mary, a woman from the town who had lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was having dinner at the Pharisees' house, and she brought an ALABASTER JAR of fine perfume with her to honor Jesus. When she saw Jesus, she stood behind him at his feet sobbing, and she began to wet His feet with her tears. Then, she wiped her tears from Jesus' feet with her hair, kissed His feet and poured the fine perfume on them. (NIV)
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Caution: Do not expose to hydrochloric acid. Do not reuse products once filled with oils, ointments or other flammable contents with candles. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
