Crown of thorns is crafted in Israel as a reminder of the sufferings of Christ to put away sin. Wrapped in purple gift tissue and gift boxed with message scroll detailing the origins of the crown of thorns. Use as a centerpiece, a wall decoration or place atop a wooden olive cross, draped with a purple cloth for the ultimate statement. Measures approximately 7-8" diameter.
Made from a plant called Euphorbia Milli. It is a thick stemmed plant that grows in desert of Jericho and by the Dead Sea, 30 miles from Jerusalem. The ornamental plant has dense thorns that is said to have been used by the Roman Legionaries to mock Christ at his Crucifixion.