The Testa di Moro Woman h 38 cm in Antique Mother of Pearl Gold and Lustre, a Sicilian Moor's Head, is modelled and decorated by hand by Ceramiche Sofia in Caltagirone. The face, in glossy ivory glaze, has blue eyes and red lips painted by hand; the hair and the crown are in antique mother of pearl, an ivory with a brown patina in the grooves. On the forehead there is a scrolled diadem with a red lustre drop, red spheres sit on the crown and at the sides of the face, gold spheres at the ears and a necklace of red and gold beads at the neck.
Main Features
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Material: High-quality art ceramic, entirely hand-modelled and hand-decorated
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Dimensions: Height 38 cm / 15"
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Decoration: Antique Mother of Pearl Gold and Lustre: diadem with a red lustre drop, red spheres, gold earrings, necklace of red and gold beads
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Finish: Glossy, with an antique patina
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Design: Inspired by classic Sicilian iconography, reinterpreted in warm, elegant tones for refined interiors
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Symbolic Meaning: An emblem of the legend of love and passion in the Caltagirone tradition, a symbol of old-world charm and elegance
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Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is fire-signed by Ceramiche Sofia and comes with a certificate of guarantee
The Testa di Moro Woman h 38 cm in Antique Mother of Pearl Gold and Lustre suits classic and contemporary interiors alike, in a living room or an entrance hall; next to the Moor Male of the same line it forms a pair.
All works are fire-signed, come with a certificate of guarantee, and are hand-modelled and hand-decorated. Production times may vary depending on availability, as each piece is made to order to ensure the utmost care for detail and artisanal uniqueness.
