Drinking horns would traditionally be used in many parts of the world to toast the lucky couple. What is unique about the horn, it cannot be set down on a table until it is empty. Ensure a guest drinks all of their wine with one of these natural drinking horns. The Viking Wedding Ceremonial Drinking Horn is 100% real horn and brass accents adorn the piece for a more elegant look. A brass band edges the top for the horn with a floral wedding pattern. The exterior is polished to a shiny surface while the interior is boiling water proof. Included with the horn is a stand is made if twisted forged iron. This is the perfect wedding gift for the perfect couple. Dont forget to get Friggs blessing. * Please not there may be a slight odor as this is a natural item. The color and shape may vary and may not be exactly like the picture. Item may have minor scratches due to buffing and natural material. When measuring this item we measure it at the spine. This is an all-natural item and you will need to coat inside with beeswax. In order to do this you will melt the beeswax and pour it in the horn. Wait for it to dry and then pull it out. Please wash with a gentle detergent and polish with vegetable oil to keep it from drying out. And from time to time you will want to use beeswax to coat the inside to keep from cracking. Please do not use hot liquids in this item. The variations in their shapes and colors can only be made by nature; thus a horn may have natural blemishes which will not affect its functionality but does verify its authenticity.