Description: Moor's head Caltagirone ceramic man handmade Vase with lemonsMoor's head man with green and lemon hair. The perfect features of the face give a touch of refinement to this wonderful Vase . 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.Lady 's also availableMeasurement: height 25 cm 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 colonized the Sicily over the centuries it is also 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.Today, in artisanal manufacturing everything is done by hand. Each object rigorously follows 5 long processing stages: Turning and shaping, Drying and first firing, Enamelling, Decoration and Second firing and aging.The peculiarities of the product depend on the skills of the master ceramist, by his creativity and attention to detail, which is a guarantee of the exclusivity of the piece. For this reason the ceramic objects of Caltagirone are real artwork.The story of the beautiful Sicilian girl and the legend of the Moor's headIt 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 .Environments decorated with our "Moor's Heads" Conditions of saleEach 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. For this reason We do not accept refunds for change of mind.Times maximums production: 15 working daysIf you need delivery before the deadlineyou can contact us to find out availability or exact timing. For shipments to Canada, the United States and Russia, travel time ranges from 7 to 15 working days.If you need faster delivery, please contact us and we will give you the quote for a faster service.Free returns within 14 days of delivery in case of item different from the description, broken or defective,Notify us promptly, maximum within 8 days in case of damage during transport.IMPORTANT: The goods travel insured and it is carefully and carefully packaged and checked before shipping. Sign the courier receipt Always subject to reservation, items damaged during transport will be replaced only in the case of reception with reservations. Shipping costs are not valid for Northern Ireland, overseas islands and territories, both in Europe and America. Before paying, 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, 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 borne by the buyer. 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
Price: 241.78 USD
Location: Caltagirone
End Time: 2024-08-08T16:15:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 70.36 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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Origin: Sicily
handcrafted: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: ceramics of Caltagirone
Unit Type: Artistic vase, ornament , sculpture, bust,
Department: Adult
Vintage: No
Country of manufacture: Italy
Brand: Sofia
Room: Lunch room, Greenhouse, External, entrance hall, Hallway, Study room, Living Room, Kitchen, Porch, Office
antique: No
MPN: Does Not Apply
Style: Traditional, modern
Theme: Moor heads, Sicilian tales
stack height or base heights: 25 cm
Instructions of care and maintenance: Easy maintenance
Product Line: Moro heads
Type: Does not apply