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Medusa head, antique mother of pearl, hair of snakes. Ceramiche Sofia, Caltagirone

Testa di Moro Medusa h 25 cm / 9¾", Antique Mother of Pearl | Caltagirone Ceramics

€533,93
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The Testa di Moro Medusa h 25 cm, Antique Mother of Pearl, Gold and Lustre is the most precious version of the Ceramiche Sofia Medusa series: Medusa, a symbol of protection in Sicilian tradition, emerges from a head of snake hair topped by a crown, with an antique mother of pearl finish enhanced by pure gold and iridescent ceramic lustre. The result is a piece of extraordinary refinement in which every element, from the form to the iconography to the finish, reaches its highest level of expression.

Main Features

  • Material: High-quality art ceramic, entirely hand-modelled and hand-decorated
  • Dimensions: Height 25 cm / 9¾", width approx. 18 cm / 7"
  • Decoration: Antique mother of pearl with pure gold and ceramic lustre, Medusa's snake hair and a crown with spheres in amber and copper tones
  • Finish: Mother of pearl surface with golden, shimmering reflections, the most precious in the entire range
  • Design: The premium piece par excellence of the Medusa series, ideal as a luxury gift, a collector's piece or the flagship of a mother of pearl composition
  • Pairs well with: A single piece with the strongest presence; fits into compositions with other mother of pearl pieces from the line
  • Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is fire-signed and comes with a certificate of guarantee

The Medusa in Antique Mother of Pearl, Gold and Lustre is the peak of Ceramiche Sofia production in the h 25 format: the protective Medusa, the crown and the golden mother of pearl, three elements that merge into an object of extraordinary artisan complexity.

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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