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Displayed alone or paired with the matching “King” vase, it transforms any interior into a gallery of Sicilian splendor — a bold statement of culture, heritage, and fine Italian design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Sicily, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schittone Ceramiche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 16” H x 10” W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female “Testa di Moro” crowned with lemons, pomegranates, and blossoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted with high-gloss glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eUniqueness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is individually sculpted and signed — no two are ever alike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend of the Moorish Head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legend of the Moorish head goes back in the XI century, during the Moors domination in Sicily and as in most legends, is once again Cupid’s fault (or credit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, a beautiful and honorable young girl living in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalsa\u003c\/em\u003e, the arabic district of Palermo, was taking care of plants and flowers in the balcony of her house as she was used to. 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She went suddenly crazy of jealousy and one night, while he was sleeping she thought of a way to make him stay with her forever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe therefore cut off his head and used it as a vase to grow her beautiful basil plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople walking by her balcony started looking at her flourishing plant of basil and became jealous of how bloomed her plants were, so they commissioned the potters in Palermo to forge colourful clay heads pots wishing to have the same magic green thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\" color=\"#000000\" face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brothers Schittone, Vincenzo and Giuseppe, opened their artistic workshop in 2002 in Sciacca, a beautiful coastal town overlooking the sea in Sicily. Born in Sciacca, they attended the state institute of art \"G. Bonachia “. As true artisans in hand-crafted modeling and painting, the brothers are two of our most innovative ceramists. They create unique pieces such as Moor's heads and passionately promote Sciacca a city of Ceramic. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCheck out the rest of the modern collection on biordi.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCHITTONE","offers":[{"title":"20\" x 16\"","offer_id":41102260043829,"sku":"4512","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/20220604_050657506_iOS.jpg?v=1654320088"},{"product_id":"sicilian-testa-di-moro-handcrafted-ceramic-frutta-king-vase","title":"Sicilian Testa di Moro – Handcrafted Ceramic Frutta King Vase","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eEmbodying the rich storytelling and passion of Sicily, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"161\"\u003ehandcrafted Testa di Moro King Vase\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a symbol of love, legend, and artistry. Entirely \u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"270\"\u003ehand-sculpted and painted by Italian artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e, this magnificent piece blends centuries-old tradition with modern refinement, making it an unforgettable statement of Italian craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eThe regal male face is crowned with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"503\"\u003egarland of lemons, pomegranates, and blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing abundance, vitality, and eternal beauty. Every leaf and petal is shaped and glazed by hand, resulting in breathtaking realism and depth of color. His deep green eyes, bold expression, and ornate crown evoke Sicilian nobility — a tribute to the island’s cultural fusion of Arab and Mediterranean influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eEach Testa di Moro is \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"881\"\u003ea one-of-a-kind work of art\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying subtle variations that reflect the artist’s hand. Together with its counterpart “Queen” vase, it tells the fabled story of a forbidden love in Palermo — a legend that has inspired Sicilian pottery for nearly a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003ePerfect as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003edecorative centerpiece or collector’s treasure\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vase transforms any space into a gallery of Italian heritage and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Sicily, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schittone Ceramiche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 16” H x 10” W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male “Testa di Moro” with crown, lemons, and floral adornments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted, high-gloss glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eUniqueness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is sculpted, painted, and signed by the artist — no two are ever alike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend of the Moorish Head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legend of the Moorish head goes back in the XI century, during the Moors domination in Sicily and as in most legends, is once again Cupid’s fault (or credit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, a beautiful and honorable young girl living in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalsa\u003c\/em\u003e, the Arabic district of Palermo, was taking care of plants and flowers in the balcony of her house as she was used to. 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This piece can be used as a planter, vase or stunning piece of art.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work of art though famous for XI century has been popularized by  hit HBO show The White Lotus, which proximately features the Teste di Moro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend of the Moorish Head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legend of the Moorish head goes back in the XI century, during the Moors domination in Sicily and as in most legends, is once again Cupid’s fault (or credit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, a beautiful and honorable young girl living in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalsa\u003c\/em\u003e, the arabic district of Palermo, was taking care of plants and flowers in the balcony of her house as she was used to. 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This piece is painted with Iridescent blue paint and adorned with real gold.  This piece can be used as a planter, vase or stunning piece of art.  This work of art though famous for XI century has been popularized by  hit HBO show The White Lotus, which proximately features the Teste di Moro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend of the Moorish Head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legend of the Moorish head goes back in the XI century, during the Moors domination in Sicily and as in most legends, is once again Cupid’s fault (or credit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, a beautiful and honorable young girl living in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalsa\u003c\/em\u003e, the Arabic district of Palermo, was taking care of plants and flowers in the balcony of her house as she was used to. 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