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Unicorn Figurines

	God himself must needs be traduced, if there is no unicorn in the world. -- Edward Topsell Fans of fantasy and science fiction, tend to think the unicorn is not that old a creature. But in fact, there are descriptions of a unicorn type creature dating back as far as 400 B.C. when Ctesias, a Greek physician, described an “Indian wild ass”, with a white body and a cubit long horn that was white at the base, then black, and red at the tip. It was, he reported, fleet and fierce. There are other early descriptions as well, by Aristotle, Pliny and Aelian.

Winter Fairy with Unicorn

Detailed Fairy Figurine
10 1/2 Inches Tall
Made of Painted Resin

Summer Fairy with Unicorn

Exquisite Detailing
9 Inches Tall
Painted Resin

Unicorn Figurine

Striking Detail
9 1/4 Inches Tall
Handpainted Resin

Unicorns Figurine

Majestic Collectible
6 Inches Tall
Handpainted Resin

Clarissa Fairy with Unicorn

Wonderfully Detailed
8 Inches Tall
Made of Handpainted Cold Cast Resin

Light-Up Unicorn Figurine

Magical illumination
Frosted alabastrite
7 ¼ x 4 ¾ x 10 inches

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It was medieval England however, that entrenched Unicorns in our culture and beliefs. During this time, the mystical beast took on symbolism that was both secular and religious. Its whiteness was a sign of purity, and the wild creature could be tamed only by the touch of a virgin. In Christendom, this extended to an association between the Unicorn and the Virgin Mary, and in some sects, the Unicorn symbolized Christ, himself. It became a favorite theme of wall hangings, embroidery and woodcut paintings, the two main subjects being either a Unicorn and maiden, or the hunt to capture a Unicorn.

The “look” of the Unicorn has varied some over the years, although the one constant appears to be the body of a horse, and the horn in the middle of the forehead. At times, it has also been said to have the hind legs of an antelope, the tail of a lion, and beard of a goat. Although early depictions show a near goat-like creature, today’s representation of the Unicorn are strictly equine, usually of a delicate and ethereal beauty, sometimes with wings, and in every natural color of horses.

While the first tales of Unicorns are found in Greek and Roman literature, and the fables were later bolstered by accounts rendered by travelers returning from other countries, the Unicorn is not strictly a European invention. In the China of 2697B.C., it had a dragon-esque appearance, when it appeared before the emperor, Huang-Ti. It was interpreted as a sign of good luck, having strength, wisdom, compassion and a love of peace. The Japanese Unicorn had an equine-dragon appearance, and was said to have represented justice. South India had its “eale” or “yale”, a beast with two horns pointing in opposite directions, the better to guard against evil spirits. Persia saw a single horn as signifying danger, because the shadhahvar, whose horn was hollow at both ends, lured other animals to their doom, when wind blew through the horn, creating enchanting music.

Unicorn figurines today are a favorite with both fantasy fans, and those who appreciate the enchanting legend, and simple beauty of the form they take in the hands of skilled craftsmen. Often depicted either laying down, or rearing on their hind feet, the Unicorn appears on collector’s plates, tapestries, embroidery, children’s furniture and clothing, as well as in books and movies. For the Unicorn lover, there is never a lack of gift choices, when you can have glow in the dark ornaments, fine china collectibles, and Unicorn birthstone figurines.

Unicorn Quotes

"Now I will believe that there are unicorns..." William Shakespeare; The Tempest
“A wise man never plays leapfrog with a Unicorn.” – Tibetan proverb
“Do you know, I always thought Unicorns were fabulous monsters, too? I never saw one alive, before!” “Well, now that we have seen each other,” said the Unicorn, “if you’ll believe in me, I’ll believe in you.” – Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass