The Testa di Moro h 38 cm, Moor Male, Antique Mother of Pearl Gold and Lustre, a Sicilian Moor's Head, is modelled and decorated by hand by Ceramiche Sofia in Caltagirone. The face is glossy black, with amber eyes, a moustache and goatee in relief and orange lips; the turban and the crown are in antique mother of pearl, an ivory with a brown patina in the grooves. On the forehead there is a gold fan-shaped frieze, red lustre spheres sit on the crown and at the sides of the turban, and gold spheres at the ears.
Main Features
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Material: High-quality art ceramic, entirely hand-modelled and hand-decorated
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Dimensions: Height 38 cm / 15"
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Decoration: Antique Mother of Pearl Gold and Lustre: ivory turban and crown with a brown patina, red lustre spheres, gold fan-shaped frieze and earrings
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Finish: Glossy, with an antique patina; glossy black face
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Design: Inspired by the legendary figure of the Sicilian Moor, reinterpreted in an elegant, modern and opulent key
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Symbolic Meaning: An emblem of passion, pride and Sicilian historical memory, the timeless symbol of the Kalsa love legend
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Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is fire-signed by Ceramiche Sofia and comes with a certificate of guarantee
The Testa di Moro h 38 cm, Moor Male, Antique Mother of Pearl Gold and Lustre suits classic and contemporary interiors alike, on a console, a sideboard or a table; next to the Woman of the same line it forms a pair. It is also a prestigious gift.
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.
