Description: ITALCORIUM Objects from around the world for your home and for youItalian art and craftsmanshipCALTAGIRONE CERAMICSMoor's head Caltagirone ceramic Lady handmade burgundy and gold Vase Moor's head Lady Bordeaux with turban with gold details . The perfect features of the face give a touch of refinement to this wonderful Vase . The traditional Sicilian Moor's head with a modern design, a less Baroque style, more linear and streamlinedEach of our pieces is modeled and painted by hand, creating objects of absolute uniqueness and originality. Very versatile furnishing accessories that adapt perfectly to any furnishing style, from the most classic and traditional to the most rustic or sophisticated, both in internal and external environments. In addition to their suggestive beauty, dark brown heads can be useful: As containers in the kitchen and bathroom. As ornaments in the living room, study, bedroom. As a plant Vase in the dining room, office, balcony, terrace. . . Color: Bordeaux goldHeight: 30 cmMan also availableThe Teste di Moro are furnishing accessories for interiors and exteriors, look at these images and choose yours!! WHY BUY SOFIA CERAMICS OF CALTAGIRONE? Because each object rigorously follows 5 long production stages: Turning and shaping, Drying and first firing, Enamelling, Decoration and Second firing 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. Because our laboratory is in Caltagirone and all our creations are stamped with our brand on the base and signed by fire. To certify that each single object has passed through the six processing phases that make it authentic and unalterable over time and that it has passed rigorous quality controls. The peculiarities of the product depend on the skills of the master ceramist, his creativity and attention to detail, which is a guarantee of the exclusivity of the piece. For this reason, the Caltagirone SOFIA ceramic objects are real masterpieces works of art. Here are some items you can find in our shopindoor and outdoor decorated with our "Moor's Heads" A LITTLE HISTORY The story of the beautiful Sicilian girl and the legend of the Moor's head .It is said that in Palermo, around the year 1100 (the period of Moorish domination in Sicily at Kalsa), there lived in a palace a beautiful young girl who loved to spend her days taking care of the flowers and plants on her balcony.One day, passing through Kalsa, a young Moor saw the beautiful girl, busy tending the plants, he fell in love with her, decided he wanted her for himself, without hesitation he entered the girl's house and declared his love to her. The girl, struck by so much feeling, reciprocated the young man's love, but when she knew that the Moor would leave her to return to his lands in the East, where a wife with children awaited him, she waited for the darkness and as soon as he As he fell asleep, he killed him, cut off his head, made a Vase of it, planted basil in it and put it on display outside on the balcony. The Moor, thus, no longer being able to leave, would always remain with her. Meanwhile the basil grew luxuriantly and aroused the envy of all the inhabitants of the neighborhood. Not to be outdone, they had terracotta Vases made in the shape of Moor's head . Caltagirone: City of Ceramics The name Caltagirone derives from the Arabic term Qalat al Ghiran, which means "Rocca dei Vases ". The production of ceramics in the Caltagirone area dates back to the Neolithic. The imprint of the various peoples who have colonized Sicily over the centuries can also be perceived in the processing of ceramics, despite this, ceramists have always brought out Sicilianness in their art. The art of Sicilian ceramic making has been handed down from generation to generation. The peculiarities of the product depend on the skills of the master ceramist, his creativity and attention to detail, which is a guarantee of the exclusivity of the piece. Terms of saleEach item is accompanied by a guarantee certificate and is stamped and signed on the underside, which attests to the originality and origin. Our products are entirely handmade, so some small imperfections are not to be considered defects, but proof of the uniqueness of the piece.The item you receive may differ slightly from the photo, another proof of the handcrafted nature of each work.The item will be made to order. For this reason Returns are not accepted due to second thoughts. Times maximums production: 15 working days If you need delivery before the maximum times you can contact us to know the availability or the exact timing. For shipments to Canada, United States and Russia, the travel time is 7 to 15 working days. If you need faster delivery, please contact us and we will quote you a faster service.Free return within 14 days of delivery in case of item different from description, broken or defective, Please notify us promptly, within 4 days at the latest in case of damage during transport. IMPORTANT: The goods travel insured and It is carefully and accurately packed and checked before shipping. Sign the courier receipt Always with reservation. Items that show damage during transport will be replaced. only in the case of receipt with reservation and communication within 4 days of the delivery date. Shipping costs are not valid for Northern Ireland, overseas islands and territories, both in Europe than in America. Before payment contact us for a quote. The products sold are not subject to any import tax or customs duty, if the product is sold and delivered in Italy or within the European Union. In the case of deliveries to countries outside the European Union, products may be subject to import taxes and/or customs duties depending on the type of product and the country of destination.For more information, you can contact eBay customer service or your country's customs office. In all cases, any costs related to import taxes and/or customs duties will be borne by the buyer.It is said that in Palermo, around the year 1100 (the period of Moorish domination in Sicily at Kalsa), there lived in a palace a beautiful young girl who loved to spend her days taking care of the flowers and plants on her balcony. One day, passing through Kalsa, a young Moor saw the beautiful girl, busy tending the plants, he fell in love with her, decided he wanted her for himself, without hesitation he entered the girl's house and declared his love to her. The girl, struck by so much feeling, reciprocated the young man's love, but when she knew that the Moor would leave her to return to his lands in the East, where a wife with children awaited him, she waited for the darkness and as soon as he As he fell asleep, he killed him, cut off his head, made a Vase of it, planted basil in it a See also this products: Ornament Moor's head Lady Vase holder Ceramic Caltagirone Vase Interior Vase Moor's head Lady Ceramic Caltagirone Vase holder Bordeaux Ornament And Vase Moor's head Ceramic Caltagirone Man Or Lady Bordeaux Gold Ornament A Vase ornament Moor's head Lady Ceramic of Caltagirone Interior External Vase Moor's head Ceramic Caltagirone Man Bordeaux Gold Ornament Vase holder Moor's head Lady Ceramic Caltagirone Ornament Vase Mens Interior External Ornament Vase holder Moor's head Lady Ceramic Caltagirone Vase Black Gold Moor's head Lady Ceramic Caltagirone Vase With Gold Cert ornament
Price: 318.77 USD
Location: Caltagirone
End Time: 2025-01-17T03:23:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 80.27 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Production style: artisan
antique: No
Mounting: Independent
Theme: Sicilian Tradition, love
Style: Sicilian
Room: Internal, outer, Dining Room, Balcony, entrance hall, Living Room, Study, Kitchen, Colonnaded, Office
handcrafted: Yes
MPN: Does not apply
Features: Sculpture made by hand, Moor's head decorative
Vintage: No
Origin: Sicily
Type: Vase artistic
sub shape: Moor's head
Material: ceramics of Caltagirone
Brand: Sofia
stack height or base heights: 30 cm
Department: Adult
Product Line: Moor's heads
Country of manufacture: Italy