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Merck Family's Old World Christmas
Mouth blown, hand painted, glass Christmas ornament. Whimsical Sea Horse Ornament in bluish green or pinkish gold, measures 4 1/4"

In Ancient Greece and Rome, sea horses were believed to pull the chariots of the sea gods. With this association, they symbolized the power of the water. Superstition held that they also protected against fever. Today, sea horses remain good luck symbols for fishermen.