€153.12
Bummulu Malandrinu face
Fantastic “Bummulu Malandrinu” pitcher in Sicilian ceramic to be used also as an ornament . Finely decorated with bright and bright colors depicting a female face, where the attention to pictorial details and the quality of the ceramics used, contribute to the value of these works making them unique and exclusive. Cooked in second cooking at 920 degrees. The glazes used are suitable for food use.
An ingenious container.
It fills from below and has no caps. The liquid can only come out of the special spout. Maintains the temperature of drinks, both cold and hot.
Measurements: 25 x 25 x 15 cm
History of the Bummulu Malandrinu
The Bummulu is a terracotta container used in Sicily to keep the water always fresh even during the summer.
The history and use of this majolica object called “BUMMULU MALANDRINO” in Sicilian dialect intrigues most of our customers.
It has very ancient origins. Examples have been found dating back to the 12th century. The tradition of this object comes during the Arab domination in Sicily and was used to pour water, oil or wine.
Structured at the bottom with a perforated cylindrical base, it is turned upside down to be filled.
The use of bummulu is based on a known behavior of liquids which pass into a gaseous state (evaporation) by absorbing heat. The material with which the bummulu is made is permeable and allows a certain amount of water to transpire continuously which, in contact with the warm air of the environment, turns into steam. The resulting heat absorption occurs near the surface of the container which then undergoes a sufficient temperature drop to keep the liquid always fresh, even when exposed to the sun.
In our shop you will also find other models and sizes of bummulu and many other ceramic items.
Product delivered with guarantee certificate, signed and stamped.
Production process
Each product strictly follows 6 long processing stages,
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 cooking: With ovens that reach temperatures estimated at about 1000 ° for 13 hours.
4) Glazing: Nwhich 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.
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.
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.
Shipping costs are not valid for Northern Ireland, islands and overseas territories, both in Europe and America.
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| Material | Sicilian pottery |
|---|---|
| Type | Pitcher |
| MPN | Does Not Apply |
| Rooms | All |
| Function | ornament |
| Brand | Artefice |
| Origile | Sicily |
| Manufacturing Process | Handly |
| Style | Sicilian |
| Cooking | Second at 920 ° |
| Finish | Glossy |
| Country of production | ITALY |
| MEASURES | 25 x 25 x 15 cm |
