Handcrafted Pine Cone with Nativity Scene – Caltagirone Ceramics | Height 33 cm
"It's not just an object. It's a handcrafted fragment of Sicily. An object that brings warmth and identity to your home."
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This handcrafted ceramic pine cone from Caltagirone is a work of extraordinary symbolic and artistic value, combining two icons of Sicilian tradition: the pine cone, a symbol of prosperity and good luck, and the nativity scene, the heart of spirituality and family.
Inside the pine cone is a delicate depiction of the Holy Nativity, with Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, and the donkey, modeled and decorated entirely by hand by master ceramists. Every detail comes to life through harmonious colors, luminous glazes, and meticulous craftsmanship, making each piece unique and one-of-a-kind.
A striking decorative object, ideal for embellishing elegant spaces during the Christmas season, but also as a work of art to be displayed year-round, a symbol of protection, rebirth, and tradition.
Perfect as a prestigious gift idea, for collectors or for anyone who wants to bring an authentic expression of Sicilian craftsmanship into their home.
Characteristics:
- Artistic ceramics from Caltagirone
- Entirely modeled and decorated by hand
- Representation of the nativity scene inside the pine cone
- Height: 33 cm
- Width: 18 cm
- Unique handcrafted piece
THE PROCESSING PHASES
It is certified that each product is entirely handmade and that any "small imperfections" are typical of craftsmanship that is more precious than industrial workmanship.
Our artisans work with care on each work, respecting the times of the various phases, please do not rush us during creation. Each creation is unique for you, in fact, you will never find two identical pieces.
The clay is worked with the lathe manually giving the desired shape.
A drying time that allows the water contained in the clay to evaporate.
It will last approximately 12 hours, bringing the objects to a temperature between 980/1000 C°.
Immersion in a solution of enamel powder and water then decorated with skill.
It will last 8/10 hours at a temperature of 920/950 C° with a cooling time of 18 hours.
In some special cases, for the application of real gold or 12% platinum, a "third fire" is required.
