The Yggdrasil, or tree of life, has its origins in Norse mythology where the giant branches of a sacred giant ash tree stretch up to the heavens while its roots reach the underworld below. Cast crystal sculpture, hand-painted and sandblasted, symbolic of the passage of life, makes a perfect gift to a new baby or a wedding. Founded in 1890 in the town of maleras Sweden, Mats Johansson's Maleras is the largest privately owned glassworks in Sweden. Using a combination of finely honed production techniques, an exclusive crystal recipe and a team of five talented designers, maleras have drawn from Swedish glassmaking traditions and perfected their art with beautiful results of the highest quality. Conscious of environmental responsibilities, this sculpture has been hand-painted using organic colours. Material: Cast crystal. Colour: Green and yellow. Conscious of environmental responsibilities, this sculpture has been hand painted using organic colours. Size: 90mm x 140mm.