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Medusa head, mother of pearl, hair of snakes. Ceramiche Sofia, Caltagirone

Testa di Moro Medusa h 38 cm / 15", Antique Mother of Pearl Gold and Lustre | Caltagirone Ceramics

$1,084.00
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The Testa di Moro Medusa h 38 cm, Mother of Pearl, Gold and Lustre is one of the most precious and rare premium pieces in the advanced large format by Ceramiche Sofia: Medusa, a protective symbol of Sicilian tradition, takes shape in 38 cm of sculpture enhanced by a mother of pearl finish with pure gold and iridescent ceramic lustre. An object of extraordinary scenic presence and artisan value.

Main Features

  • Material: High-quality art ceramic, entirely hand-modelled and hand-decorated
  • Dimensions: Height 38 cm / 15", width approx. 27 cm / 10¾"
  • Decoration: Medusa in Mother of Pearl, Gold and Lustre, Medusa iconography; antique mother of pearl finish with pure gold and iridescent ceramic lustre
  • Finish: Mother of pearl surface with golden, shimmering reflections, the most precious finish
  • Design: An extremely rare premium piece in the advanced large format, ideal as a luxury statement piece, for collectors or for high-end interiors
  • Pairs well with: A single piece with the strongest presence; fits into mother of pearl compositions as the dominant element
  • Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is fire-signed and comes with a certificate of guarantee

The Medusa in Mother of Pearl, Gold and Lustre h 38 is the premium piece par excellence in the advanced large format: Medusa protects, the mother of pearl embellishes, the gold and lustre create shimmering reflections; at 38 cm tall, it is an object of absolute presence.

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.

Production Times

Every piece is fire-signed and modeled and decorated by hand.

Production times vary depending on availability and on how complex the work is. Each item is made to order, specifically for you, following an artisan process built on attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials. This is what allows us to offer you a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects the care and the passion of true craftsmanship. Choosing a made-to-order piece means accepting slightly longer production times, but with the certainty of receiving an exclusive object that cannot be repeated.

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

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