
Albarello Vase Apothecary Jar H 25/30 cm / 9¾-11¾", Ornato Calatino with Knight – Sicilian majolica handcrafted in Caltagirone

All works are fire-signed and hand-modeled and decorated.
The production times of the product vary from 10 to 20 days , depending on the availability and the complexity of the workmanship. Each item is made to order , especially for you, following an artisanal process that values attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials. This approach allows us to offer you a unique product , which reflects the care and passion of true craftsmanship. Choosing a customized product means accepting slightly longer production times, but with the certainty of receiving an exclusive and unrepeatable object .
The Caltagirone Albarello Vase, Ornato Calatino takes up the historic shape of the Sicilian apothecary jar: the cylindrical silhouette with a narrowed center, typical of the Arab and Renaissance tradition, becomes in Caltagirone ceramics the canvas for the Ornato Calatino with a knight scene, the island's oldest and most distinctive ornamental decoration. Sicilian history and craftsmanship in every inch.
Main Features
- Material: High-quality art ceramic, entirely shaped and decorated by hand
- Shape: Albarello, the traditional Sicilian apothecary jar with a cylindrical silhouette and a narrowed center
- Height: 25/30 cm / 9¾-11¾"
- Decoration: Ornato Calatino with knight, hand-painted by Caltagirone artisans
- Use: Decorative vase for floral arrangements, branches or as an ornamental piece of strong historic character
- Design: Historic and distinctive, the albarello brings the Sicilian apothecary tradition into Caltagirone ceramics
- Pairings: Pairs well with eclectic or period interiors, bookcases, studies or spaces with character
- Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is fire-signed and comes with a certificate of guarantee
The Ornato Calatino Albarello Vase: Sicilian artisan history in the oldest shape of the catalog, Caltagirone culture and identity in any setting.
All pieces are fire-signed, accompanied by a certificate of guarantee, and shaped and decorated by hand. Production times may vary depending on availability, as each product is made to order to ensure the utmost attention to detail and artisan uniqueness.
The creation process of our ceramics is divided into various meticulously cared-for phases, ensuring that every finished product is a unique and eternal work of art.
100% Handcrafted Ceramic
For almost 20 years Sofia La Maiolica of Caltagirone has been involved in the artisanal production of unique majolica pieces, decorated and modeled by hand. They are inspired by the classic style of Caltagirone ceramics from all eras, made with unique glazes that recall the origins of the oriental world in which the colors were produced by the fusion of kaolin-based glazes. The manufacturing process that leads to the creation of our ceramics is divided into six important phases:
Turning, Drying, First firing, Enamelling, Decoration and Aging .
For each of these phases we dedicate the utmost care to every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unaltered work over time. The main feature of purchasing a non-industrial product is precisely this: owning a unique product .
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