{"product_id":"1830年頃-ウィーンの天使が守ってます天使ハンドルのカップソーサー","title":"circa 1830 Vienna Angel Handles Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe cup has a diameter of approximately 7cm and a height of approximately 10cm. The saucer has a diameter of 14.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an angel on the handle. The cup features a painting of a goddess spinning thread and angels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saucer has a floral relief all the way around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woman spinning thread is presumed to be Clotho\/Klotho, a goddess from Greek mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is one of three sister goddesses. The goddess depicted on this cup spins the thread of human destiny, while another goddess assigns that thread to each person's life, and yet another goddess snips the thread with scissors. Together, they are known as the Three Fates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich role would you choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role of assigning the length of the thread is definitely the one I'd want to avoid most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut since they are goddesses, they probably just calmly and diligently fulfill their duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the human world, there are times when I can't help but feel that there's a predetermined destiny, and no matter how much humans struggle, it's unavoidable, both the good and the bad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed in that light, the magnificent floral relief decoration on this saucer, capturing the peak of its盛り (mori,盛り-relief or mound), seems to convey more than just beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this makes me wonder if there might have been cups for the other two goddesses. Three cups and saucers of the Fates… that would be incredible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are signs of wear and minor scratches due to age, no significant damage worthy of special mention is observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in beautiful antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchases from this online store are considered personal imports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be aware in advance that customs duties, if incurred, will be the responsibility of the purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Tanaka Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53566487003463,"sku":"H829","price":2734.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3798\/4839\/files\/original_d8694bab-9dc6-49f9-8562-dc07ad402c13.jpg?v=1774156039","url":"https:\/\/antiktanaka.com\/en-au\/products\/1830%e5%b9%b4%e9%a0%83-%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a3%e3%83%bc%e3%83%b3%e3%81%ae%e5%a4%a9%e4%bd%bf%e3%81%8c%e5%ae%88%e3%81%a3%e3%81%a6%e3%81%be%e3%81%99%e5%a4%a9%e4%bd%bf%e3%83%8f%e3%83%b3%e3%83%89%e3%83%ab%e3%81%ae%e3%82%ab%e3%83%83%e3%83%97%e3%82%bd%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b5%e3%83%bc","provider":"Antique Tanaka Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}