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Mythological Figures: Gorgons
Splendid head of Medusa in Caltagirone ceramic, meticulously hand-crafted and decorated by our master craftsmen.
Measurements: Height 39cm, Width 31cm and depth 24cm and hole 13cm (approximately).
It will tastefully decorate every corner of your home.
Entirely handcrafted and hand decorated by our master craftsmen of Caltagirone who have taken care of every little detail. A unique piece that will furnish your home with taste.
Since these are handcrafted items entirely made and decorated by hand, any small imperfections may be present, which denote the originality of the product.
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- The Gorgons, the most famous of which is Medusa, are mythological creatures from ancient Greece. Medusa is often described as a woman with snakes for hair and a gaze so terrifying that it turns anyone who meets her to stone.
Medusa was one of the three Gorgons, the other two being Stheno and Euryale. The Gorgons were monstrous creatures with golden wings and brass claws, but Medusa's most distinctive feature was her head covered with snakes instead of hair. Her appearance was so terrible that anyone who looked into her eyes turned to stone.
Medusa was killed by Perseus, a Greek hero, who used a mirror to avoid her direct gaze and cut off her head. After her death, Medusa's head continued to retain its petrifying power, and Perseus used it as a weapon against his enemies.
The stories of Medusa and the Gorgons are often part of Greek myth and have been the subject of many artistic and literary representations over the centuries.
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NB : since these are handcrafted items, the measurements may vary by 1/2 cm from those indicated. The temperature of the oven or the seasonality of production may also slightly influence minimal shades of color and small details in the applications of the artifact that are natural and obvious in the artisanal workmanship. Each piece is always unique!
