Vintage Artist Piece Vase Olive Wood Hand Carved Antique Holy Land 1940s War Art. 80 year – old Hand made Olive wood Vase that belongs to my grandfather from 1940s which my father inherited it from my grandfather which he kept it at his house before they were forced to leave their house and travel to Jordan during the big war(Nakba) against the Palestinians in 1948. All sales help and support the Christian families here in Bethlehem. This product is guaranteed to be from olive trees that may be hundreds of years of age, the olive wood is known for its high quality material that can last for so long and resistant to heat humidity and scratching it is very distinctive. Wood for its natural grains makes it impossible to find two similar pieces. Certifies &guaranties that products manufactures &produced of the finest and most seasoned olive trees pruned in the hills of the holy land especially from the Jerusalem & the Bethlehem area. Olive trees have historical and religious significance in the. Bethlehem area, means “House of Green Carpet”, the “green carpet” being a reference to the numerous olive trees that grow in the area. Olive oil has been used throughout the ages to anoint kings and Prophets, and it will be used to anoint the King of kings, the Messiah himself, upon his return. The olive tree is often seen as symbolic of the Resurrection of Christ. An olive tree can be cut down to the ground, seemingly completely gone, but it is not dead. It will in fact grow again, new shoots springing forth from the roots, reaching to the heavens to once again become a symbol of Christian culture. Even the site of the Ascension of Christ in Jerusalem is related to the olive tree, and is known as the Mount of Olives. This is a lovely item to own or to give away as a special gift. Color: As the pictures. Made in Bethlehem from authentic Bethlehem olive wood. If you need any clarification, feel free to ask me any question. All our listed items are made in Bethlehem by our workshop and by the Christian families living here. Dear Customers, you will receive exactly the same item which you see in the pictures. WE CHECK EACH PRODUCT AND SELL ONLY THE BEST QUALITY PRODUCTS. WE WILL DO EVERYTHING TO YOUR SATISFACTION. I ACCEPTED WITHIN 14 DAYS. IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND ON CONDITION THE ITEM IS ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION AS RECEIVED. In any case of problem contact me right away before leaving feedback so I will Do my very best to resolve any problem. And to make you satisfied. Thank you for shopping.