{"product_id":"black-gold-botanical-shell-casing-hand-painted-ukrainian-keepsake","title":"🇺🇦 Black \u0026 Gold Botanical Shell Casing — Hand-Painted Ukrainian Keepsake","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇦 Black \u0026amp; Gold Botanical Shell Casing — Hand-Painted Ukrainian Keepsake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little gold, a lot of heart, and quite a change of career. 💛\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlena by residents of the Ivankiv area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then generously donated to us for fundraising, this hand-painted shell casing has been transformed into a striking decorative keepsake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA black background sets off a sweeping gold leafy branch, delicate white highlights and flowing gold script, with gold-painted accents around the rim and base. Visible brushstrokes give it the character of a piece painted by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved to be from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23mm ammunition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this casing may have been fired in defence of Ukraine’s skies, although its exact service history has not been confirmed. Today, it serves a different purpose: art that helps support Ukraine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese painted casings are now in short supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as getting them out of Ukraine has become increasingly difficult. Availability is limited, and we cannot promise when more will arrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% inert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a decorative keepsake. Ownership and import requirements vary by location, so please check the rules where you live before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual gift, a meaningful addition to a collection, or something for that shelf which has been looking suspiciously ordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase diameter: 32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved original calibre: 23mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts original surface marks and individual paintwork are part of its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery penny spent in our store goes towards helping Ukraine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 💙💛\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlt text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright shell casing hand-painted black with a curling gold leafy branch, white highlights, gold script, and gold accents around the rim and base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58892564103549,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7859\/4860\/files\/IMG_0607.jpg?v=1791983150","url":"https:\/\/ukraineukaid.org\/products\/black-gold-botanical-shell-casing-hand-painted-ukrainian-keepsake","provider":"Ukraine UK Aid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}