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Medusa head, wisteria lustre, hair of snakes. Sicilian ceramics from Caltagirone, Sofia

Testa di Moro Medusa h 25 cm / 9¾", Wisteria Lustre | Caltagirone Ceramics

€532,86
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The Testa di Moro Medusa h 25 cm, Wisteria Lustre is one of the rarest and most poetic pieces in the Ceramiche Sofia collection: Medusa, a symbol of protection in Sicilian tradition, emerges from a head of snake hair topped by a crown, in the Wisteria Lustre version, an iridescent finish in lilac and pearly tones that evokes clusters of wisteria in bloom. A piece of extraordinary visual delicacy and cultural depth.

Main Features

  • Material: High-quality art ceramic, entirely hand-modelled and hand-decorated
  • Dimensions: Height 25 cm / 9¾", width approx. 18 cm / 7"
  • Decoration: Wisteria Lustre, iridescent finish in lilac and pearly tones, Medusa's snake hair and a crown with purple spheres
  • Finish: Wisteria ceramic lustre, an iridescent surface that changes appearance with the light
  • Design: A rare collector's piece, ideal for collectors or for anyone looking for an object of great aesthetic and cultural uniqueness
  • Pairs well with: A single piece with a strong presence; fits into compositions with other lustre or mother of pearl pieces
  • Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is fire-signed and comes with a certificate of guarantee

The Wisteria Lustre Medusa is the piece for those who collect Ceramiche Sofia in its most unusual examples: Medusa in the form, wisteria in the finish, two symbols of beauty meeting in a ceramic of great refinement.

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.

Production Times

Every piece is fire-signed and modeled and decorated by hand.

Production times vary depending on availability and on how complex the work is. Each item is made to order, specifically for you, following an artisan process built on attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials. This is what allows us to offer you a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects the care and the passion of true craftsmanship. Choosing a made-to-order piece means accepting slightly longer production times, but with the certainty of receiving an exclusive object that cannot be repeated.

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A unique work of art, made for you with the care and mastery of our artisan tradition.

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