The Parthenon is a temple that was built in the Fifth Century BC for the Greek goddess Athena, and it is regarded as one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments. Built on the Athenian Acropolis, the Parthenon was used as a treasury and housed some of the most historically significant statues known to man. The Parthenon hourglass model from Heirloom Hourglass is a stunning tribute to this beautiful structure. It is designed to hold and display sands that are symbolic of important events or travels in the life of its owner in the same distinguished manner The Parthenon of ancient Greece housed the treasured valuables of its time. The Parthenon model hourglass is made using our Marble Oceanstone bases and solid pewter rope pillars. The combination of the Marble Oceanstone and solid pewter is a graceful and elegant addition to any home it graces, and it comes standard with two solid pewter ship wheel closures. Fill The Parthenon with sands you gather using the collection kit included. You can customize The Parthenon with solid pewter hearts, anchors, or birthstone ship wheels to create the perfect gift for any occasion, or the ideal hourglass for your Wedding Unity Sand Ceremony, Anniversary, or Vow Renewals. This unique sand ceremony hourglass is the perfect addition to a wedding unity sand ceremony, family unity ceremony, or vow renewal ceremony. It is the perfect alternative to the unity candle for an outdoor wedding sand ceremony, destination beach wedding sand ceremony, or an inside wedding where a candle cannot be lit.  It also makes the perfect heartfelt gift for any occasion.

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