The Testa di Moro (Sicilian Moor's Head) h 25 cm with Lemons, Green and Orange is one of the best-loved and most recognisable pieces in the Ceramiche Sofia collection in the classic size: the sculpted Sicilian lemon appliqués are hand-modelled and applied to the headdress, then painted in vibrant green and warm orange. A festive, Mediterranean and deeply Sicilian piece.
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 in Green 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 green and 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 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.
