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Medusa head, antique mother of pearl, hair of snakes, Greek myth. Sicilian ceramics from Caltagirone, Sofia

Testa di Moro Medusa h 48 cm / 18¾", Antique Mother of Pearl | Caltagirone Ceramics

€1.401,70
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This captivating Medusa Head from Caltagirone, Mother of Pearl, Gold and Lustre brings the tradition of the Caltagirone Teste di Moro (Sicilian Moor's Heads) into a monumental, mythological version of great rarity: the head inspired by Medusa (h 48 cm / 18¾"), in an antique mother of pearl finish with gold and lustre details, iridescent and golden reflections, is a ceramic work of art of extraordinary rarity that fuses Greek myth with Sicilian ceramic tradition in a piece of absolute artisan luxury.

Main Features

  • Material: Caltagirone art ceramic, entirely hand-modelled and hand-decorated by the master ceramicists of Sofia Ceramiche
  • Shape: Medusa Head, h 48 cm / 18¾", monumental format
  • Decoration: Mother of Pearl, Gold and Lustre, mother of pearl finish with golden details and precious lustre
  • Use: A ceramic work of art of absolute luxury; a collector's piece of extraordinary rarity; a decorative element of tremendous visual impact
  • Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is fire-signed and comes with a certificate of guarantee

The Medusa Head h 48, Mother of Pearl, Gold and Lustre, from Caltagirone: Greek myth, gold and Sicilian ceramic tradition in a handmade work of art of extraordinary rarity and grandeur.

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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