Sicilian Head Vase H 15 cm / 5.9", White Man, Blue and Orange – Testa di Moro from Caltagirone, Sicily
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The Moor's Head H 15 cm Blue and Orange is the collector's size of the Caltagirone ceramic tradition: compact dimensions but all the character of the blue and orange colour contrast, one of the most iconic and ancient motifs of Sicilian majolica. Made entirely by hand, this small sculpture brings an authentic fragment of Caltagirone craftsmanship into the home in a versatile, gift-friendly format.
Main Features
- Material: High-quality art ceramic, entirely hand-modelled and hand-decorated
- Dimensions: Height 15 cm / 6"
- Decoration: Blue and Orange, the traditional colour contrast of Caltagirone, hand-painted
- Finish: High-resistance glossy crystalline glaze
- Design: Collector's size, ideal for shelves, bookcases, bedside tables or as a refined gift
- Versatility: Pairs as a Moor male/white male couple; perfect for decorative group compositions with pieces of different heights
- Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is fire-signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity
The Moor's Head H 15 Blue and Orange is also a luxury souvenir from Sicily: its compact size makes it easy to carry and to give as a gift, with all the quality and authenticity of a handcrafted Ceramiche Sofia piece.
All pieces are fire-signed, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, 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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