Vtg Hand Made in Greece Terra Cotta Wedding Groom's Cup Painted Scenes Initials

You are looking at a beautiful and authentic piece of Greek folk art: a vintage handmade Groom's Wedding Cup from Greece. The authenticity is confirmed by the wonderful "Hand Made in Greece" marking carved into the base.

This unique collectible is crafted from terra cotta and features a distinctive round body with square edges, a highly desirable form in Greek pottery, depicting the 4 pillars for the foundation of the marriage. It has been painted in a classic grey-black finish over the terracotta base.

The cup is beautifully decorated with hand-painted scenes depicting a traditional Greek wedding, including:

· The bride arriving

· The wedding ceremony

· Placing of the crowns

. The church

A very special personal touch: Painted on the inside of the cup are the initials "M.P.". In the Greek tradition, these are almost certainly the initials of the groom, making this a personalized artifact from a real wedding day from the early to mid-20th century.