Old World Christmas #12589 Glass Blown Ornament Friesian Horse, 4.25"

Black, powerful yet agile, thick maned and tailed, the Friesian horse is a beautiful creature! Product Features Primary Materials: Blown glass, hand painted with glitter detailsCrafting Technique: Mouth blown molten glass into finely carved moldsDetailing: Hand painted and glittered, finished on all sidesHeart bauble depicts the OWC Trademark logoComes in an Old World Christmas box, that is perfect for storage or gift givingDimensions (inches) 3.75 x 1.25 x 4 (HxLxW)Old World ornaments have been hand-crafted using age-old traditions that originated in the 1800s to bring you the highest quality ornaments for your tree. All ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations. This unique Christmas ornament can be hung on your Christmas tree or will sit upright on a flat surface making this the perfect addition to your Christmas Decor.Friesian horses get their name from their origin. First bred in Friesland, in the Netherlands, these horses resemble cart horses and Clydesdales, but are more graceful and nimble for their size. Through the Early Middle Ages and High Middle Ages, their size enabled them to carry a knight in armor. In the Late Middle Ages, a heavier, draught type of animal was is demand. Throughout history, the breed was on the verge of extinction (on more than one occasion). But now, the modern-day Friesian horses are growing in popularity and therefor in numbers. Currently, the breed is being introduced to the field of dressage.