Medusa Head Vase H 38 cm / 15", Antiqued Terracotta – Testa di Moro from Caltagirone, Sicily

SKU: 12.X965a
Sale price€1.503,92

Altezza: 38 cm
Decoro: Linea Medusa

Production Times

All works are fire-signed, hand-modeled and hand-decorated.

Each piece takes 3 to 4 weeks to make, depending on availability and on the complexity of the work, and then ships fast and insured. 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 that reflects the care and passion of true craftsmanship. Choosing a made-to-order piece means a slightly longer wait, but with the certainty of receiving an exclusive, one-of-a-kind object.

100% Handcrafted Product

A unique work of art, crafted specifically for you with the care and mastery of artisan tradition.

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The Medusa Testa di Moro (Sicilian Moor's Head) in Antiqued Terracotta (H 38 cm / 15") is a unique handcrafted creation, made entirely by hand by the master ceramists of Ceramiche Sofia. The piece blends the iconic charm of Sicilian sculpture with the mythological inspiration of Medusa, enhanced by finely modeled snakes and sculptural expressiveness of extraordinary intensity. This piece represents the excellence of the Sicilian tradition, with a terracotta finish antiqued by hand and decorative details that make it an exclusive work of art.

Main Features
  • Material: High-quality terracotta art ceramic, entirely modeled and decorated by hand
  • Dimensions: Height 38 cm / 15"
  • Decoration: Sculptural details with hand-applied snakes, elements of the Medusa myth and Sicilian ornamentation
  • Finish: Terracotta with an antiqued patina for a natural effect
  • Design: A dramatic sculpture inspired by classical mythology and the Caltagirone tradition
  • Symbolic meaning: A symbol of protection, strength and prosperity linked to classical myth and the legend of the Moor's Heads
  • Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is made with precision and passion, ensuring exclusivity and authenticity

The Medusa Moor's Head in Antiqued Terracotta (H 38 cm / 15") has an extraordinary stage presence, standing as a true work of art that celebrates the history and beauty of Sicilian ceramics. Perfect for enriching classic interiors or modern spaces in search of a strong accent of character, it is also a highly prestigious gift for those who appreciate design and fine craftsmanship.

All pieces are fire-signed, with 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 quality 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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Testa di moro in ceramica di Caltagirone fatta a mano, colore turchese, su balcone con panorama città

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