The Testa di Moro (Sicilian Moor's Head) h 25 cm with Lemons, Blue and Orange is one of the best-loved and most recognisable pieces in the Ceramiche Sofia collection in the classic size: the sculpted appliqués of Sicilian lemons, the quintessential symbol of the island, are modelled separately and applied one by one to the headdress, then painted in the vivid deep blue and warm orange of the Caltagirone ceramic tradition. The result is a festive, Mediterranean and deeply Sicilian piece, in which figurative decoration and artisan tradition blend perfectly.
Main Features
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Material: High-quality art ceramic, entirely hand-modelled and hand-decorated
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Dimensions: Height 25 cm / 9¾", width approx. 18 cm / 7"
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Decoration: Sicilian lemons in relief on the headdress painted in Blue and Orange, each lemon hand-modelled and hand-painted
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Finish: High-resistance glossy crystal glaze
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Design: Festive Mediterranean, ideal for kitchens, bright living rooms, summer settings or covered terraces
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Pairs well with: Can be paired as a woman/man couple; the deep blue and warm orange go well with natural materials, rattan, linen and terracotta
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Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is fire-signed and comes with a certificate of guarantee
In Sicilian tradition the lemon is a symbol of prosperity, hospitality and Mediterranean vitality: bringing it home on the crown of the Testa di Moro means combining two of the most powerful and distinctive symbols of the island's culture.
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.
