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Made by hand, twelve potter studio artisans are involved in the production of each ornament. Pressed from white stoneware clay body and fired twice, our Colby Seal is Glaze-Engraved™ on one side in dark blue. Gold colored s-hook included for hanging. Lead and cadmium free. 2-1/4 inch diameter. Made in USA.

Handcrafted and 24k gold plated, this keepsake cloisonné ornament is made to last a lifetime. Ornament has Colby's Miller Library on one side, and Colby on the other.

Give the gift of a handcrafted work of art; no two ornaments are exactly alike! Each ornament comes in a silk covered gift box so they travel and store well and are always gift ready. The ornaments have a copper base, so they are extremely durable and shatter proof, but we still recommend that you handle them with care.

Cloisonné is an ancient, time consuming art which was introduced to China by western travelers in the 14th century. The work cloisonné, of French origin, means to compartmentalize or create different cells and applies to both the process and the medium. To begin the process, highly trained artisans bend wire strips by hand to create the patterns within the design. These wires are then soldered onto a copper form which has been carefully molded to create the desired shape of the ornament. Each cell is inlaid with enamels, then fired at very high temperatures repeatedly, then eventually cooled, polished and 24k gold plated to create this work of art.

This elegant glass ornament was hand-painted by a skilled artist using special narrow brushes and pointed sticks. The painting process begins with the careful creation of an outline of the image. The artist then begins the more difficult step of slowly filling in the colors. The entire hand-painted process requires several days and the result is a beautiful and unique ornament. This technique is known as reverse glass painting and is an art form found throughout Asia. Ornament features an autumn scene of Miller Library on one side, and Colby and Est. 1813 on the other.

Our Boston Rocker is made of solid hardrock maple with cherry arms and back. It's all hand-sanded, stained and lacquered. Comfortable scoop seat. Laser-engraved imprinting of the Colby Seal comes standard. Add a line of text (i.e. name and graduating year) up to 30 characters long at no additional cost for a lasting personalized touch.

Please specify engraving desired in the space provided.

Normal delivery time 6-8 weeks. Call for rush delivery options.

A ground shipping fee of $50.00 applies to this item.

Set of four absorbant stone coasters in a natural wood holder. Durable coasters are heat and water resistant, and come with a cork backing. Natural kraft retail packaging. Approximately 4-3/8" diameter x 5/16" thick.