Moor's head Ceramic Caltagirone Red Black Ornament Vase Large Vase Holder

Description: ITALCORIUM Italian art and craftsmanshipCaltagirone ceramicsMoor's head in handmade Caltagirone ceramic Moor's head man and/or Lady . The perfect features of the face give a touch of refinement to this wonderful Vase . Our heads NOT they are molded. They are entirely modeled and decorated by hand by our ceramist artisans. The personalized and exclusive enamel gives each of our pieces an element of uniqueness and absolute originality. A very versatile furnishing accessory that adapts perfectly to any furnishing style, from a more classic and traditional furnishing to a more rustic or refined one, both indoors and outdoors. Besides their suggestive beauty, dark brown heads can also be very 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, garden. . .Color: Glossy intense red and matt blackDimension: Height 40 cm The Lady has blue eyes and the man honey colorTake inspiration from these photos and choose your " Moor's head " WHY BUY SOFIA DI CALTAGIRONE CERAMICSTherefore each object rigorously follows 5 long processing 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. Therefore our laboratory is in Caltagirone and all our creations are punched with our brand on the base and fire-signed. To certify that every single object has gone 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 ceramic objects of Caltagirone SOFIA are real artwork. Here are some items you can find in our shopindoor and outdoor decorated with our "Moor's Heads" A BIT OF 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 (period of the domination of the Moors in Sicily at the Kalsa), there lived in a palace a beautiful girl who loved to spend her days taking care of the flowers and plants on her balcony.One day, passing through the Kalsa, a young dark-haired man saw the beautiful girl intent on taking care of the plants. He fell in love with her and decided he wanted her for himself. Without hesitation he entered the girl's house and declared his love for 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 was waiting for 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 dark-haired man, 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 Qal'at al Ghiran, which means "Rocca dei Vases ". Ceramic manufacturing 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 the Sicilian character in their art. The art of Sicilian ceramic manufacturing 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. Conditions of sale Each object is accompanied by a certificate of guarantee and is hallmarked and signed underneath, which certifies its originality and origin. Our products are entirely handmade, which is why some small imperfections are not to be considered defects, but proof of the uniqueness of the piece. The object you will receive may differ slightly from the photo, another proof of the handcrafting of each work. The item will be made to order. Production time: 10 to 20 working days For deliveries before the maximum times you can contact us to find out availability or exact timing. SHIPPING For shipments to the United States and Canada, travel time is 7 to 15 business days. Fastest shipping service available: Quotation upon request Shipping costs are not valid for Northern Ireland, overseas islands and territories, both in Europe and America. Before paying, contact us for a quote. RETURN Gfree in case of item different from the description, broken or defective, Notify us promptly, maximum within 4 days in case of damage during transport. IMPORTANT: The goods travel insured and are carefully and accurately packaged and checked before shipping. Sign the courier receipt always with reservations, objects that show damage during transport will be replaced only in the case of reception with reservations. TAXES 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, the 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 relating to import taxes and/or customs duties will be charged of the buyer. It is said that in Palermo, around the year 1100 (period of the domination of the Moors in Sicily at the Kalsa), there lived in a palace a beautiful girl who loved to spend her days taking care of the flowers and plants on her balcony. One day, passing through the Kalsa, a young dark-haired man saw the beautiful girl intent on taking care of the plants. He fell in love with her and decided he wanted her for himself. Without hesitation he entered the girl's house and declared his love for 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 was waiting for him, she waited for the darkness and as soon as he As he fell asleep, he killed him, cut off his head,

Price: 447.6 USD

Location: Caltagirone

End Time: 2025-01-22T11:50:52.000Z

Shipping Cost: 102.83 USD