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Quick answerThis large glass Christmas ornament is an 8 in (200 mm) hand blown glass ball in deep sapphire blue, hand painted in Poland with silver glitter scrolls and panels of a snowy village. It is a display piece rather than a tree ornament, so an 11 in metal display stand comes in the same box.
Some ornaments are made for the tree. This one is made for the table. At 8 in across, the Countryside Sapphire ball is a glass globe big enough to be the centrepiece of a mantel or a holiday table on its own, and it arrives with the stand to show it.
One 8 in ornament and one display stand, together in the box.
What you get
8 inGlass ball
11 inStand included
SapphireBlue
PolandHand painted
An 8 in (200 mm) glass ball, mouth blown and hand painted in Poland.
An 11 in metal display stand in the same box, so the ornament can hang on a shelf, sideboard or table from the day it arrives.
The design
The ball is a deep sapphire blue. Silver glitter scrolls and swirls divide it into panels, and in each panel a small winter village is painted by hand: snow-covered cottages, dark fir trees and white hills. A silver lining inside the glass makes the blue glow under lights, so the ornament looks different by daylight, by lamplight and by candlelight.
Because every ball is blown and painted by hand, the scrolls and village scenes vary slightly from one ornament to the next.
Why an 8 in ornament comes with a stand
An 8 in glass ball is too large and heavy for most Christmas tree branches; we recommend 5 in as the largest size for an average tree. At 8 in the ornament becomes a decoration in its own right, which is why it ships with an 11 in tall metal stand made for this size.
Where to display a large glass globe
Holiday table: one sapphire ball on its stand as the centrepiece, with evergreens and candles at a safe distance.
Mantel or sideboard: the 8 in ball in the middle, with smaller ornaments on shorter stands either side.
Entry or console table: the first thing guests see when they come in.
All year: blue and silver suit winter well beyond Christmas, through January and February.
Caring for a large glass ornament
Set the stand on a flat, level surface back from the edge. Hang the ball by its cap loop and check the metal cap sits snugly on the glass neck. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush, and keep water away from the painted and glittered areas. After the season, wrap the ball in tissue and store it in its box.
Questions people ask
Straight answers to the questions shoppers ask search engines and AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
How big is a large glass Christmas ornament?
This one is 8 in (200 mm) across, a display size. For hanging on an average Christmas tree, 5 in is the largest size we recommend.
Can I hang an 8 inch glass ornament on my Christmas tree?
An 8 in glass ball is too large and heavy for most tree branches, so it is made to be displayed on a stand instead. An 11 in metal display stand comes in the same box.
Does this large ornament come with a stand?
Yes. An 11 in tall metal display stand is included in the box with the 8 in ball.
What does the Countryside Sapphire ornament look like?
It is deep sapphire blue, with silver glitter scrolls dividing it into panels, each hand painted with a snowy village of cottages and fir trees.
Is this ornament hand blown glass?
Yes. It is mouth blown glass, hand painted in Poland, with a silver lining inside that makes the colour glow under lights.
Where should I display a large glass globe ornament?
On its stand as a centrepiece on a holiday table, in the middle of a mantel or sideboard, or on an entry table where guests see it first.
Is a large hand painted ornament a good gift?
Yes, for ornament collectors, a housewarming or a family that keeps a Christmas display. It arrives with its stand, ready to show.
How do I care for a large glass ornament?
Display it on a level surface back from the edge, dust it with a soft, dry brush, keep water off the paint and glitter, and store it wrapped in tissue.
Will every ornament look exactly like the photos?
Each ball is blown and painted by hand, so the scrolls and village scenes vary slightly from one ornament to the next.
Where can I buy a large hand blown glass Christmas ornament?
Right here: use Add to cart at the top of this page, or visit the shop for more Winter Scenes designs in 5, 6 and 8 in.
More Winter Scenes
Cottages, chapels, poinsettias and countryside designs in 5, 6 and 8 in.
