Objects of Curiosities

Objects of Curiosities

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  • - Style: Orientalist
  • True Sea Urchins Showcase H46cm

    €480.00
    7 tests of COELOPLEURUS MAILLARDI sea urchins in a beautiful high rectangular wooden box with black black finish on a turned foot.
    A dazzling and unique decorative object.
    In zoology, the test is an often rounded mineral envelope, based on limestone or silica, chitinous or composite, which has the function of serving as protection for certain animals, such as sea urchins, or microorganisms such as foraminifera.
  • Coral in White Resin XL H23cm

    €350.00
    Beautiful XL reproduction of a white coral in resin on a base
    Coral is actually an animal of the Cnidarian phylum. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called “polyps” which are “superorganisms”. Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.
    Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.
  • Gorgon in Vermillon Red Resin - Repro

    €170.01
    Reproduction of a Gorgon in red Vermillo resin on a black base in the Napoleon III style. The Red Gorgonians line the rocky drop-offs between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brightness, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.
  • Giant Branch Coral White Resin H66cm

    €840.00

    Reproduction of a giant branch coral from the lagoons of Oceania.

    Coral is actually an animal of the Cnidarian phylum.

    Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called “polyps” which are “superorganisms”.

    Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.

    Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.

  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head with Figs

    €990.00
    Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic White and Blue, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent.
  • Ceramic Vase, Man Moor Head Baroque

    €700.00

    Vase of a Moor Head made in ceramic, Sicily - Italy. Borbon King, old ancient white finishing, ceramic, double cooking. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).

  • Red Butterflies Globe H45cm

    €570.00
    A flight of red butterflies delicately presented on Salix branches and protected by an elegant bridal globe.
    This reminds us of the naturalist showcases that adorned the galleries of Natural History museums in the 19th century.
    Each globe is a unique and original creation, made by hand in the workshop.
    Packaging specifically reinforced and suitable for shipment.
  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Man Head with Figs

    €960.00

    Ceramic vase, male Moor's head with representation of figs, made entirely by hand in Sicily - Italy.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing and hand painted.

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Real Clam Shell on Bronze Stand.

    €6,000.00
    Tridacna Gigas Clam on an iron stand.
    A magnificent unique piece, a rarity!
    Very rare Tridacna gigas font presented on a custom forged stainless steel support. Its two sides are remarkable. It has of course its CITES number which proves its origin.
    This giant clam (Tridacna gigas) is the largest bivalve mollusk in the world.
    This very large shell was set by a French bronze craftsman. A branch has been cast and delicately encircles this huge shell.
    Species subject to CITES regulations. Trade in specimens of these species is subject to particularly strict regulations so as not to endanger their survival, and should only be authorized under exceptional conditions.
    L 85cm x 45cm x H 58cm
  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Man Head with Lemons

    €960.00

    Ceramic vase, male Moor's head with representation of beautiful yellow lemons, made entirely by hand in Sicily - Italy.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing and hand painted.

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Sea Fan on Brass Crab Base H43cm

    €280.00
    Brass crab wearing a real Philippine gorgonian.
    Black brass base.
    Gorgonians, like corals, are animals living in the form of sessile colonial polyps, organized in a tree structure. Each polyp has 8 tentacles which filter the plankton and consume it.
    The general structure, a skeleton both flexible and hard, called gorgonine do not grow towards the sun (it does not require light to develop) but perpendicular to the current, so as to filter a maximum of water flow.
  • Red and Yellow Gorgon, Brass Base H30cm

    €270.00

    A red and yellow gorgon on a brass base.

    This gorgonian is the dazzling mixture of red and yellow. This Leptogorgia hebes comes from the Gulf of Mexico.

    It grows sheltered from the sun's rays in areas between 10 and 300 meters deep. Where no one sees its vibrant colors. Their color is of course natural.

    Attached perpendicular to their support, the colonized polyp branches filter the water with the current to capture the micro-organisms in suspension.

    Gorgonians, like corals, are animals living in the form of sessile colonial polyps, organized in a tree structure. Each polyp has 8 tentacles which filter the plankton and consume it. The general structure, a skeleton both flexible and hard, called gorgonine do not grow towards the sun (it does not require light to develop) but perpendicular to the current, so as to filter a maximum of water flow.

    A very beautiful decorative object.

  • Lying Woman Canvas, 3 Sizes Available

    €3,420.00

    A large and beautiful canvas straight out of the corridors of time. A Shabby chic reinterpretation of the odalisque by Maria Fortuny.

    The original painting (56.9 cm × 81 cm) is on display at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona.

    The original canvas was reproduced in the paint shop and then meticulously aged entirely by hand.

    Every accident and lack, every crack or patina effect is never the result of chance... everything is brought together here so that this reinterpretation becomes more real than life.

    Lying Woman Canvas H88x129cm

  • Lapis-lazuli with brass base (2,8kg)

    €1,800.00
    Lapis-lazuli block of 2.8 kg on a brass base from Afghanistan.
    A wonderful unique piece!
    Lapis-Lazuli, whose royal blue color is highly sought after, is the most famous of the stones linked to intuition. The great rulers of the world (Pharaohs, emperors, kings, etc.) have always considered it a sacred stone intended to help them achieve on g-reign with wisdom and justice. The Egyptians in particular held Lapis in high esteem and imported it from Afghanistan where it has been extracted for 6500 years.
    Lapis-lazuli has therefore always symbolized royalty, that is to say the ability to reign over one's inner and outer kingdom q-guided by the intuition of a divine source and not by selfish personal will.
    The gentle energy of lapis will benefit those who are willing and in control. It will promote subtle listening and afuidity in their actions, which will ease tensions.
    Lapis has the reputation of also being the stone of friendship because it helps to intuitively perceive what is right in a relationship, so it will have its place in your living room such as the living room, living room or a desk.
    The most beautiful Lapis Lazuli come from the province of Badakhshan in northern Afghanistan. In a narrow valley, covered with snow most of the year, mines have been exploited for 6500 years!
    The Sumerians, then later the Egyptians appreciated this blue stone, as evidenced by the many statues and blue beads found in the tombs of important people. And all of them, like this one, came from the Afghan mountains.
    Lapis-Lazuli is a rock composed of 14 different minerals, the main one being Lazurite, blue, and the little golden touch brought by the Pyrite which sprinkles this mineral.
    A few veins of white Calcite run through this magnificent piece.
    L 11cm x 6cm x H 32cm
  • Sea Urchin on Base H16cm

    €228.00

    Very nice sea urchin on a cubic base.

    This species of sea urchin can measure up to 12 cm in diameter.

    It can be a beautiful dark purple with often the tips of the prickles white.

    It feeds on algae that it grazes on the rocks between the surface and 100 m depth in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

    This specimen with its prickles comes from the Italian coast of Liguria.

    A very beautiful decorative object.

  • Balrnacles Shells on Brass Stand - H27cm

    €600.00

    Bouquet of natural shells composed of large purple barnacles: Megabalanus tinnabulum, and those strange oysters with such a twisted mouth: the Lopha Cristagalli.

    Both species live in the same Indo-Pacific region and found the "cockscomb" oysters with a few barnacles on a shipwreck off Surabaya in Java.

    They have been grouped to give a round shape instead of the flat side they have, attached to the boat.

    A cultural and natural piece at the same time.

    A magnificent unique piece!

  • Tridacna Derasa Clam on Wooden Stand

    €1,560.00

    Tridacna Derasa clam on a black wooden stand.

    A magnificent unique piece, a rarity!

    Very beautiful Tridacna Derasa holy water font presented on a custom-made wooden stand. Its two faces are remarkable.

      A black wooden base supports and delicately presents this shell.

    The famous giant clam, the world's largest species of bivalve shell that has always spawned legends of divers held underwater between its mighty shells.

    Of course, it is a young Tridacna Derasa, but this subspecies generally does not exceed 60cm. Its growth at the start is about 5cm per year then it will increase to 3cm per year.

    It is therefore not a very young clam.

    Like most giant clams, this species is in danger because it is over-harvested, either for its flesh in Asia, or as decorative shellfish.

    This one comes from a farm in Micronesia which hopes to succeed in regenerating the local population.

    Width (cm): 22.00

    Height (cm): 31.00

    Depth (cm): 24.00

    Unique piece.

  • Syrinx Shell on Brass Stand - H52cm

    €1,590.00

    Both natural and man-made, this shape was obtained by cutting part of the shell of a Syrinx Aruanus from Australia, the largest single-valve in the world.

    It is the biggest "snail" under water!

    This huge marine gastropod (up to 18 kg) has a completely yellow body.

    This spiral is the natural shape of this shell, but here it has been highlighted.

    A rare job.

    A cultural and natural piece at the same time.

    A magnificent unique piece!

  • Syrinx Shell on Brass Stand - H53cm

    €1,590.00
    Both natural and man-made, this shape was obtained by cutting part of the shell of a Syrinx Aruanus from Australia, the largest single-valve in the world.
    It is the biggest "snail" under water!
    This huge marine gastropod (up to 18 kg) has a completely yellow body.
    This spiral is the natural shape of this shell, but here it has been highlighted.
    A rare job.
    A cultural and natural piece at the same time.
    A magnificent unique piece!
  • Red Coral Branch on Golden Stand - H48cm

    €360.00

    Beautiful reproduction of a branch coral made of orange-red resin on a base. Presented on a black and gold base embellished with natural rock crystals.

    Coral is actually an animal of the Cnidarian phylum. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called “polyps” which are “superorganisms”. Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.

    Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.

  • Red Gorgonian Reproduction on Stand - H56cm

    €360.00

    Beautiful reproduction of a gorgonian made of red/orange resin.

    Presented on a black and gold base embellished with natural rock crystals.

    Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.

  • Table Lamp Fauna H115cm

    €1,280.00

    Very beautiful brass table lamp in the shape of a palm tree.

    Bring tropical opulence to your interior with the Fauna Table Lamp. The base of the lamp has the shape of a palm tree and a vintage brass finish.

    This botanical beauty comes complete with a conical green velvet shade.

    This lamp is handcrafted in solid brass.

  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head, 8 Colors

    €720.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head, Mix Colors

    €690.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head

    €800.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Ceramic Vase, Paladin Woman Moor Head

    €780.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Paladin Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    The paladin is a knight who has reached one of the highest ranks, is part of a religious order and bears the sacred power of faith.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Table Lamp Empire

    €740.00

    Very beautiful table lamp in black lacquered wood and its beautiful printed cotton lampshade with fringes.

    Bring tropical, animalistic opulence to your interior with the Empire table lamp. The base of the lamp is in black glass.

    The cotton velvet lampshade brings botanical and animal style and beauty.

    This lamp is handcrafted in Italy.

    Available in two lampshade versions: black or white background.

  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head

    €800.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Head-shaped vase, Italian-made to the smallest detail, all decorations are applied and hand painted making each piece unique.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Head Man - H48cm

    €990.00

    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish man, a traditional Sicilian achievement - Italy. This magnificent vase is produced and painted by hand in Caltagirone in Sicily and distributed exclusively by Arteslonga.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing. Entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone (Italy).

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Ceramic Vase, Man Moor Blue and Lilac

    €900.00
    Man Moor Head Vase made in ceramic Lilac and Blue, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent.
  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Head Man - H48cm

    €990.00

    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish man, a traditional Sicilian achievement - Italy. This magnificent vase is produced and painted by hand in Caltagirone in Sicily and distributed exclusively by Arteslonga.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing. Entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone (Italy).

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Man Head with Lemons

    €670.01

    Ceramic vase, male Moor's head with representation of beautiful yellow lemons, made entirely by hand in Sicily - Italy.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing and hand painted.

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head

    €800.01
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Bride and Groom Glass Globe XIX Century style

    €260.00

    The Bride and Groom Globe was originally intended to collect the wreath of orange flowers worn by the bride on the wedding day.

    Fashionable in the 19th century until the beginning of the 20th century, this oval glass bell could also contain other wedding souvenirs in order to protect them from dust and oblivion.

    With its quilted canvas cushion, its 2 antique mirrors and its symbolic decorations (the vine leaves, symbol of the union of the feminine and masculine, or the bird, symbol of peace and love), our Wedding Globe will present your wonders or protect jewelry and collections of your choice. Napoleon III turned wooden base.

    An unusual decorative object for your interior decoration!

    Beautiful craftsmanship.

  • Huge Agate Slice of 3,7kg

    €6,780.00
    This immense golden slice comes from Brazil, and comes from a Chalcedony geode.
    It is formed by successive deposits of silica and ores or oxides dissolved in water and which infiltrates into the soil.
    When it comes to volcanic soil, as in this case in Brazil, the water sometimes reaches an air pocket which has frozen in the lava when it has cooled. And it forms successive layers over months and years, with lighter or darker lines.
    In this case, the heart is made of hyaline quartz (rock crystal), which allows light to pass through this slice to reveal its unique patterns: golden nodules reminiscent of champagne bubbles...
  • Lapis-lazuli on brass base (2,5kg)

    €1,560.00
    3kg Lapis Lazuli block on brass base - Afghanistan. A wonderful unique piece!. The Lapis-Lazuli whose royal blue color is very sought after is the most famous of the stones linked to intuition. The great rulers of the world (Pharaohs, emperors, kings ..) have always considered it as a sacred stone intended to help them achieve in g-reign with wisdom and justice.
  • Mexican Sand Stone on Stand 5kg

    €990.00

    Mexican sand stone on stand.

    One of a kind !
    Each desert of the worls gives a different type of Desert Rose.
    These rose-like formation of crystal clusters of Selenite include abundant sand grains. And in that case, sand from the Mexican desert of Chihuahua.
    This tall piece has a unique shape made of small round roses and flowers of flakes gathered million of years ago by the evaporation of an ancient shallow salt bassin that covered this enormous sandy surface that is now between Mexico and USA. 
  • Brass and Porcelain Monkeys Bookends, H35cm

    €1,530.00

    Large porcelain bookends 35cm high. Figurines of bronze monkeys with palm trees.

     

    An unusual decorative object, two malicious bronze monkeys under their palm.

     

    Bookends made of black porcelain and bronze palm trees

  • Crystallized Sulfur H19cm - 1,6kg

    €708.00
    Magnificent crystallized native sulfur presented on a base.
    Very shiny specimen of a pure and dazzling yellow, coming from a Bolivian mine near San Pablo de Napa.
    Before being transformed into matches, sulfur is a mineral on matrix.
  • Red Gorgon on Black Base H85x95cm

    €1,030.00

    Bright red Gorgon on brass base

    Its color is incredible, but completely natural. We managed to preserve the beauty of this gorgon, even on your console! It comes from Micronesia, Melithaea ochracea-

    Red gorgonians (Acabaria biserialis) line the rocky slopes between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brilliance, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.

    Attached perpendicular to their support, the colonized polyp branches filter the water with the current to capture the micro-organisms in suspension.

    A very beautiful decorative object.