Medusa heads, vases, Sicilian ceramics, medusa heads, original Sicilian heads
$215.18
Head of Medusa the gorgona entirely handmade in glossy white H28 L18
The dark brown heads can be used as usable vases to make your environment unique and elegant.
In this particular case we propose a mythological subject of Medusa
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Mythology
Medusa is one of the three Gorgons, daughters of the sea deities Phorcos and Ceto. According to the myth, the Gorgons had the power to petrify anyone who met their gaze and, of the three, Medusa was the only one who was not immortal; in most versions she is beheaded by Perseus.
The myth narrates that Perseus, having received the order to deliver Medusa's head to Polydectes, lord of the island of Seriphos, first went to the Graiae, sisters of the Gorgons, forcing them to show him the way to reach the Nymphs. From these he received winged sandals, a pouch and a helmet that made him invisible: gifts to which were added a mirror from Athena and a sickle from Hermes.
Thus armed, Perseus flew against the Gorgons and, while they were asleep, looking at their image in Athena's divine mirror to avoid being petrified, he cut off Medusa's head and immediately closed it in the bag of the Graiae. From the decapitated trunk of Medusa came out, together with the streams of blood, the winged horse Pegasus and Chrysaor, father of Geryon. Coral was formed from the same blood, the workmanship of which is renowned in some areas of Sicily including Sciacca and Trapani.
Shipping from Italy
Processing time
3-5 business days
Estimated shipping times
- Italy : 3 - 6 business days
- North America : 10 - 15 business days
- Europe : 7 - 15 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
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Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
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Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
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The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.