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Jars & Vases incl. Maures Vases (Italy)

Jars & Vases incl. Maures Vases (Italy)

All the vases presented at Arteslonga are unique pieces of artisanal production and handcrafted.

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  • Ceramic Vase, Coral Moor-Head Lady - H50cm

    €990.00

    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, 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...

  • Moor Head Ceramic Vase H41cm

    €720.00
    Ceramic vase in the shape of a Moor's head, matte finish, Sicily - Italy. Six colors are available. Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing. Entirely made and painted by hand. All decorations are individually hand painted making each piece unique. 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).
  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head White & Blue

    €960.00
    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 Gold & Blue Sky

    €720.00
    Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic Black and Blue Sky, 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 - Prickly pear

    €960.00

    Moor-Head Man, Vase made in ceramic with Prickly pear, made in Sicily - Italy.

    Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone.

  • Ceramic vase, Moor-Head Woman - Prickly pear

    €960.00

    Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic with Prickly pear, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone.

  • Ceramic Vase, Man Moor Head

    €960.00

    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).

  • Ceramic Vase, Coral Moor-Head Man - H50cm

    €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, 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).

  • 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...

  • Roman Antique Vase Medicis

    €900.00

    Beautiful reproduction of a Medici vase in its "fragment" version. We find on its periphery characters from Greek tragedy appreciated at that time.

    A modern craftsmanship in composite that perfectly imitates old stone. An eternal object of art for a refined and elegant interior decoration.

    A modern craftsmanship in composite that perfectly imitates old stone.

    An objet of remarkable beauty that can be displayed outdoors thanks to its protection against the sun and bad weather.

    A majestic piece with a very beautiful presence.

  • 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...

  • 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.
  • Storage Jar - China

    €125.01

    A beautiful Jarre made in porcelain.

    Hand painted

    Chinese handcrafted item.

  • 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.
  • Blue Glass Fluted Candy Jar

    €360.00

    Blue glass fluted candy jar, red glass lid

    A magnificent object of decoration.


    L 16cm x 16cm x H 52cm

  • 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.
  • Blue Glass Round Candy Jar

    €320.01

    Round blue glass decoration, red glass lid.

    A magnificent object of decoration.


    L 18cm x 18cm x H 44cm

  • 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.
  • The Jungle Vase, 30s inspiration

    €190.00

    Jungle vase black and green

    We call it Jungle, but it is more in a 1930's clean design spirit than imitation of a luxurious vegetation. We used the technic of double layer of glass: a first layer of green glass and then a second layer of black glass is hand blown over the green. The irregular cuts applied in the black reveal the transparency of the green.

    L 18cm x 18cm x H 27cm
  • 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.
  • Black Lunar Jar

    €94.00

    Use the chubby Luna jar in black as a decoration or place a plant in the vase and let the black, low-key color stand as a beautiful contrast to the green houseplants.

    The Luna jar in 26 cm. has a unique surface that most of all reminds you of a moonscape.

  • 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...

  • Blue and Green 40's Vase

    €240.00

    This actual handcrafted vase has been inspired by 40's design spirit. The technic of double layer of glass is used to make it: a first layer of green glass and then a second layer of blue glass is hand blown over the green. The regular cuts applied in the blue reveal the transparency of the green.

  • 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.
  • Chinese glazed ceramic vases - set of 4

    €290.00
    Beautiful glazed ceramic vases from south China.
    Handmade/natural item, sizes vary. The sizes displayed in the product details are indicative.
  • 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...

  • Matt Green Vase

    €320.00
    An inspiration from the 70's for the narrow shape of this vase. A thick green glass that allow us to make that diamond cut strip. And a matt finish, far from the classical traditional shiny glass. The same green exist in a different shape: VA070.
  • 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...

  • Large Chinese Museal Vase

    €2,380.00
    Large Chinese Museal Vase. Beautiful museal made porcelain cineade (vermilion) carved by hand.

    A piece of ancient decoration unique beauty.
  • 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.
  • Low Shape Matt Green Vase

    €330.00
    An inspiration from the 70's for the narrow shape of this vase. A thick green glass that allow us to make that diamond cut strip. And a matt finish, far from the classical traditional shiny glass. The same green exist in a different shape: VA070.
  • Long Sculpted Yellow Chinese Vase

    €5,800.00
    Chinese Hand Carved Long Vase.
    Beautiful vase made of yellow porcelain carved entirely by hand.
    A unique decorative piece of beauty.
  • Ceramic Vase, Green Woman Moor Head

    €900.00
    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.
  • Sculpted Blue Qianlong Vase

    €5,040.00
    Large vase Qianlong hand carved blue turquoise
    Origin: China.
    Beautiful vase made of turquoise blue porcelain carved entirely by hand.
    A unique decorative piece of beauty.
  • Giant Ceramic Vase Woman Moor Head

    €2,500.00
    Magnificent traditional ceramic vase in the shape of a Moorish woman's head in green or malachite color - Italy. An extreme delicacy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired. Completely made and painted by hand by the original artisan producer from Caltagirone - Sicily.
    Distributed exclusively by Arteslonga.
    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century, they converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).
    THE LEGEND :
    During the Arab rule in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb there lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time taking care of 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 lover's audacity, quickly felt the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and was the father of several children... as soon as the young woman discovered that he might leave to find his family one day, she waited until nightfall and killed him while he was sound asleep. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so that she could have him by her side forever.
    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own one like it.
    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of Moorish heads began...