EXQUISITE RICHARD GINORI "KEYS TO HEAVEN" PORCELAIN BOX Start Price USD 34.00 Current Price USD 34.00 Time Left 9 days 16 hours 26 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Saturday, January 17, 2009 Location Lincroft, NJ See more about 'EXQUISITE RICHARD GINORI "KEYS TO HEAVEN" PORCELAIN BOX' Description Stunning, boxed and ready for gift giving...this 3.5x3.5 white porcelain box will hold your most precious jewelry items.  It was created expressly for the millennium and was released in limited quantities.  The back is marked with the ginori crown and in gold lettering states, Collezione Anno Domini 2000. What makes this lovely box so appealing is the thematic decoration of the crossed keys designed in relief on the cover.  These Keys of St Peter are an emblem of the Catholic Church which represents the divine authority invested in the apostle Peter before the death of Christ.  This symbol appears frequently in Christian Art and in the arms of the Popes, the crossed keys were formerly an emblem of the Roman God Janis and the Mithraic Zurvan, both gods of time and keepers of doorways, and removers of obstacles.  It is believed that Jesus gave the keys to Peter saying, "I give you the keys of heaven." Often it is difficult to find gifts of sentiment at Christmastime, especially for those who would most appreciate them.  Please add additional $6.50 (fair & honest) shipping anywhere in the United States.  The box will be securely packaged to ensure that it reaches your doorstep in tip-top condition! Happy Holidays! Place a Bid!