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Egg Ornament Ceramic By Caltagirone Hand-Wound Decorative Collectibles

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ORNAMENTAL EGGS

Fabergé has made the Russian tradition of ornamental eggs creating wonderful jewels for the Tsars. . . . Giving an egg as a gift meant and still means, wishing prosperity and peace to those who receive it.

Whether given as a gift or personally purchased, these unique and detailed furnishing objects, as well as being purely auspicious, they contain in themselves the symbolic meanings of the vital force, of immortality, of the divinity linked to the tree that generates them, of fecundity and of the regenerative force. . .

Collectible ceramic egg from Caltagirone, handmade and decorated in Italy

Used as an ornament, wedding favor or geometric decoration.

The Calatina majolica egg is a unique and entirely hand-decorated product, a piece of furniture for the rooms of your home that wishes prosperity, well-being, luck and happiness. 

A beautiful wish for a gift that is suitable for any occasion, which will certainly be appreciated. 

An Easter gift and more, also a collector’s item.

The master ceramist with a lot of competence and a lot of love for his art, works the ceramics to create this fantastic work. 

This egg is painted with a round petals and buds at the top and all around with a motif of foliage and small flowers in yellow-green color on a white background. 

Height 20 cm 

Hand painted in blue and green

On our site you will find other sizes and other colors. 

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WHY TO BUY SOFIA CERAMICS FROM CALTAGIRONE.

For each object strictly follows 6 long processing steps,

For each of these phases we dedicate the utmost care in every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unchanged work over time. 

1) Turning and modeling: to give shape to the majolica, hand made process e not with molds.

2) Drying: Our products are subjected to slow, gradual and natural drying without sudden changes in temperature, in order to expel all the water contained in the clay,

3) First cookingWith ovens that reach temperatures estimated at about 1000 ° for 13 hours.

 

4) Glazingin which the products acquire a totally white color based on oxides and kaolin,

     So ready to pass into the hands of the decorators who will give color and style to the creations.

     The colors used in our laboratories are designed and studied both for color tones and for effect,

 

5) Decoration:  The Decorative phase is characterized by giving style to our creations with shades of colors studied and made by us in the laboratory. Colors, shapes and style are the goal to personalize our SOFIA brand.

 

6) Second firing: The second firing is the most important phase where everything that is cooked at the set temperatures acquires luster and brightness, thus enhancing shapes and colors.

   Through special techniques the chiaroscuro is highlighted on the crystallized effect of the majolica, inspired by the great master CARAVAGGIO.

  A third black phase is then used, thus making our ceramics even more characteristic with a particular reference to the classic style of Caltagirone majolica; always associated with our ideas we give notes and colors that can link the classic with the modern.

For that our laboratory is in Caltagirone and all our creations are stamped with our brand on the base and signed in fire. 

To certify that every single object has gone through the six processing stages that make it authentic and unalterable over time and that has passed rigorous quality controls.

Caltagirone: city of ceramics

The name Caltagirone derives from the Arabic term Qal’at al Ghiran, which means “Rocca dei Vasi”.

The processing of ceramics in the territory of Caltagirone dates back to the Neolithic. 

The imprint of the various peoples who colonized the Sicily over the centuries it is also perceived in the processing of ceramics, despite this the ceramists in their art have always brought out the Sicilian character.

The art of Sicilian ceramic processing has been handed down from generation to generation.

Today, in the craftsmanship everything is done by hand. 

The peculiarities of the product depend on the skills of the master potter, from his creativity and attention to detail, which is a guarantee of exclusivity of the piece.

For this reason the SOFIA ceramic objects from Caltagirone are real artwork.

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Terms of sale

Each object is accompanied by a guarantee certificate and is punched and signed on the underside, which certifies its originality and origin. 
Our products are made entirely by hand, so some small imperfections are not to be considered defects, but proof of the uniqueness of the piece.

The object you will receive may differ slightly from the photo, another proof of the handwork of each work.

The article will be made to order. 

For this reason Refunds for afterthought are not accepted.

Times maximum of production: 15/20 working days

If you need delivery before the deadlines

you can contact us for availability or exact timing. 

For shipments to Canada, the United States and Russia, the travel time is 7 to 15 business days.

If you need faster delivery, please contact us we will give you a faster service quote.

Free return within 14 days of delivery in case of an object different from the description, broken or defective,
Promptly notify, maximum within 8 days in the event of damage during transport.

IMPORTANT: 
The goods travel insured and it is carefully and carefully packaged and checked before shipment. 
Sign the courier receipt always subject to reservations, items that show damage during transport will be replaced only in the case of conditional reception

Shipping costs are not valid for Northern Ireland, islands and overseas territories, both in Europe and America.

Before payment contact us for a quote.

The products sold are not subject to any import tax or customs duty, if the product is sold and delivered in Italy or within the European Union.
In the case of deliveries to countries outside the European Union, the products may be subject to import taxes and / or customs duties depending on the type of product and the country of destination.

For more information, you can contact eBay customer service or your country’s customs office.

In all cases, any costs related to import taxes and / or customs duties will be borne by the buyer.

Whether given as a gift or personally purchased, these unique and detailed furnishing objects, as well as being purely auspicious, they contain in themselves the symbolic meanings of the vital force, of immortality, of the divinity linked to the tree that generates them, of fecundity and of the regenerative force. . . 5) Decoration:  The Decorative phase is characterized by giving style to our creations with shades of colors studied and made by us in the laboratory. Colors, shapes and style are the goal to personalize our SOFIA brand.   A third black phase is then used, thus making our ceramics even more characteristic with a particular reference to the classic style of Caltagirone majolica; always associated with our ideas we give notes and colors that can link the classic with the modern
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Additional information

Processing style

Artisan

height

20 cm

Country of manufacture

Italy

shaker material

Ceramics

Brand

Unbranded