If you know me, you know I like my white enamel pieces, often because of their immediate sentimentality and their ability to speak volumes without even the use of a standard memorial motif. With the one colour, the life of a person is represented; virginal, pure, often young and innocent. Black has its obvious… Continue reading Sarah Jervis White Enamel and Sepia Mourning Ring, 1777
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Symbolism Meaning: Plants
Symbolism Meaning: Animals Symbolism Meaning: Objects Symbolism Meaning: Plants Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones Acacia: immortality of the soul Acanthus: heavenly garden. One of the oldest cemetery motifs, acanthus is associated with the rock ground where most ancient Greek cemeteries were placed. It is the most common motif found on memorials. Anemone, garden: Forsaken.… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Plants