A medium pewter quaich with embossed Celtic design on handles and inside bowl plus a raised Celtic knotwork border around the bowl edge just below the lip. Traditionally used in Scotland to celebrate a bond between two clans, it was also used in the 17th century to offer welcome to travellers and is now commonly used in wedding and christening ceremonies. Lugh was the most honoured of the Irish gods. He was renowned for his multitude of talents and skills.
A little history..
The quaich (pronounced quake from the Gaelic word cuach) is a shallow drinking cup that has a rich heritage in Scotland - indeed it is a uniquely Scottish invention, having no apparent connection to any other European drinking vessel.
The quaich hails from medieval times when people were very distrustful of strangers and therefore carried their own cup for fear of either poisoning or worse yet.. the watering down of their whisky!
