Head of Medusa, mythological figure, Caltagirone ceramic, approx. 42 cm high with square base

Mythological Figures: Gorgons

Splendid head of Medusa in Caltagirone ceramic, meticulously handcrafted and decorated by our master craftsmen.

Measurements: Height 42 cm, Width 23 cm and depth 22 cm (approximately).

It will tastefully decorate every corner of your home.

Entirely handcrafted and hand-decorated by our master craftsmen in Caltagirone, who have meticulously crafted every detail. A unique piece that will tastefully decorate your home.

Since these are handcrafted items, entirely made and decorated by hand, any small imperfections are a sign of the product's originality.

Fire-stamped signature and guarantee certificate.

- The Gorgons, the most famous of which is Medusa, are mythological creatures from ancient Greece. Medusa is often depicted as a woman with snakes for hair and a gaze so terrifying that it turns anyone who encounters 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 in snakes instead of hair. Her appearance was so terrifying 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 retained 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.

NB : Since these are entirely handmade artisanal items, measurements may vary by 1 or 2 cm from those indicated. Oven temperature or seasonal production may also slightly affect subtle color tones and small details in the applications, which are natural and obvious features of the artisanal process. Each piece is unique!