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Moro Ceramic Head

Vintage Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1960s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent enameled gold ceramic vase by Piero Fornasetti (Milan 1913-1988), considered among the

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Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Valet Moro Woman and Man Ceramic Sicilian Heads

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Valet Moro Woman and Man Ceramic Sicilian Heads

By Santo Stefano di Camastra

Located in Sofia, BG

most popular and fascinating ceramic objects are the Moorish Heads or Teste di Moro. The legend of

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Sicilian Handmade Ceramic Large Heads 'Testa di Moro', Italy
Sicilian Handmade Ceramic Large Heads 'Testa di Moro', Italy

Sicilian Handmade Ceramic Large Heads 'Testa di Moro', Italy

Located in Sofia, BG

balcony. One day a young Moro found himself passing by, and as soon as he saw her, he immediately fell in

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Set of Two Unique Pieces Ceramic Sicilian Moro's Head Vases in Pop Art Style
Set of Two Unique Pieces Ceramic Sicilian Moro's Head Vases in Pop Art Style

Set of Two Unique Pieces Ceramic Sicilian Moro's Head Vases in Pop Art Style

By Antiques Fuori le Mura, Piet Mondrian

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Two totally handcrafted and painted vases. They are in white clay, made specifically for our shop, pop art inspired, they are unique pieces, signed on the bottom with M R initials an...

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Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1960s
Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1960s

Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1960s

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H 6.11 in W 6.7 in D 8.67 in

Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1960s

By Fornasetti

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent ceramic Moro head vase made by Piero Fornasetti (Milan 1913-1988), considered among the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Gold

1960s Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy
1960s Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy

1960s Moro Head Vase by Piero Fornasetti, Italy

By Fornasetti

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent enameled gold ceramic vase by Piero Fornasetti (Milan 1913-1988), considered among the

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Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

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Ceramic Fornasetti Style Moro Head Vase, Late 20th Century, Italy
Ceramic Fornasetti Style Moro Head Vase, Late 20th Century, Italy

Ceramic Fornasetti Style Moro Head Vase, Late 20th Century, Italy

By Este Ceramiche, Fornasetti

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

A large ceramic vase, flower pot, planter, cachepot or jardinière, made in the shape of the head of

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tin can in black and white architectural motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti for DROPS / made in Italy Diameter: 3.5 inches / height: 11 inches 1 available in stock in Italy Order r...

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Lacquered Wood "Rosa" Tray by Pierro Fornasetti
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Lacquered Wood "Rosa" Tray Transfer lithograph by Pierro Fornasetti

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By Fornasetti

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of four Fornasetti Fish Bowls on a Tray, Italy 1950s. The measurements given apply to the tray. One bowl measures 11 x 14 x 3 cm.

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Located in Biella, IT

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By Matthew Solomon

Located in New York, NY

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Questions About Moro Ceramic Head
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The ceramic head vases in Sicily are known as Moor’s heads or “teste di moro”, based on a famous legend of tragic love. They come in pairs — one is the head of a man and the other of a woman. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary “teste di moro” from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.