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Handmade Teste di Moro ceramic with snake hair, red accents, on stone ledge with fig leaf, sunset backdrop

Medusa Head h 25 cm — with Red Beads | Caltagirone Ceramic

€481,50
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Decorum

The Moor's Head Turban Medusa h 25 cm — Mother-of-Pearl with Red Beads is one of the most expressive and precious pieces in the Ceramiche Sofia collection: the Medusa — a symbol of protection in Sicilian tradition — emerges from the draped turban with a mother-of-pearl finish enriched with hand-applied red beads. The contrast between the iridescent depth of the mother-of-pearl and the vibrant red of the beads creates a visual effect of great emotional intensity.

Main Features

  • Material: High-quality artistic ceramic, entirely hand-molded and decorated
  • Dimensions: Height 25 cm, Width approx. 18 cm
  • Decoration: Mother-of-pearl with hand-applied red beads — Medusa iconography integrated into the turban design
  • Finish: Mother-of-pearl surface with iridescent reflections; red ceramic beads
  • Design: Expressive and premium — collector's item for those who love Sicilian Medusa iconography in a precious version
  • Pairings: A single piece with a strong presence; it fits into mother-of-pearl compositions or as a single element on a neutral background
  • Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is kiln-fired and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

The Mother-of-Pearl Medusa Turban with Red Beads is the piece for those who collect Ceramiche Sofia in its rarest versions: the Medusa, protector of Sicily, in its most intense and passionate version.

All works are kiln-fired, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, hand-molded, and decorated. Production times may vary depending on availability, as each product is created to order to ensure the utmost attention to 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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