The most anticipated day of the Longines Global Champions Tour Mexico, Presented by GNP Mexico Jumping, is Saturday, since the Grand Prix of Mexico takes place in which the highest ranked riders and horses in the world participate, who travel to Mexico to compete. The height of this test is 1.60 meters with a prize pool of €300,000 and first place wins THE TANE CUP.
Its elaboration has taken 6 to 8 weeks, involving between 12 and 15 goldsmiths. Made of .925 silver and Mexican black marble. It weighs more than 6 kilograms, of which 2 are silver. Goldsmith techniques such as casting, turning, polishing and engraving are involved in the creation of the piece.
The inspiration is in the representations of the horse in Greek art, it shows the horse almost as a demigod, in a sacred way. The geometric essence and cleanliness of lines provide modernity.
The primary design tool is the circle, because it represents absolute perfection; the beginning and the end, and the concentric circles represent evolution, discipline and harmony. It is present in the form of horses, but can also be found on the outer lines of the cup, representing the circuit and the obstacles that must be overcome in the competition.
Inside the cup containing the colors of the Mexican flag.
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