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Italian Terracotta Turtle Sculpture
€99,00
Terracotta Turtle Statue
Height 13 cm, Width 20 cm, Weight 2.5 kg
Available on request in the WASHING GREY VARIANT at a price of 116 €.
- Small terracotta animal. The subject matter and material make it a versatile object suitable for different types of environments and decor, from rustic to modern. Ideal as decoration in gardens, flower beds, swimming pools, or indoors as a doorstop, paperweight or simple decorative object.
- Modeling made in high relief. Handmade with clay in Impruneta Italy, frost-resistant to over -30°C of excellent durability, shape remains unchanged over time. Slight variations can be determined by the artistic workmanship and the use of natural material.
- Numerous and very ancient are the symbolic meanings attributed to the turtle. The longest-lived animal in the world, it has played an important symbolic role throughout History in all cultures of the World, and because of this very special feature, it stands as a symbol of a great spirit of adaptation. The totem of this animal is related to concepts such as wisdom and immortality. From a philosophical point of view, it represents ancient wisdom, tenacity, resilience, strength and longevity. It is especially striking for its silence, slowness, and the defensive and practical aspect of its carapace.
Impruneta Terracotta Turtle statue
Handmade, 100% Made in Italy
Terracotta consists of a clay mixture that is fired at a temperature of 980-990 ° C and has a reddish color thanks to the presence of ferrous substances. Resistant to freezing at -30 ° C, thermal shocks and brackish, with the passage of time it acquires a beautiful appearance on the surface where lichens and mosses can deposit creating different textures and designs, which will make each object an even more exclusive piece and personal. Thanks to these unique characteristics, ITALIAN TERRACOTTA marries perfectly with the most modern concepts of design and architecture, combining refinement and durability, modern design and ancient material.
The working of terracotta in Tuscany, particularly in the Impruneta area, originates with the Etruscan civilization. Its architectural use reached its peak in the Middle Ages and in the Gothic period. Thanks to the strong and warm color, it had the function of emphasizing the architectural lines in contrast with the gray of the stone. In the Renaissance the activity of the furnaces flourished when the Medici and other noble families used to adorn the parks of their villas with vases and statues. Although in the great architecture of the time the infamous Carrara marble was favored for great works, terracotta retains its place of honor and the many palaces of the time are proof of this, one above all Brunelleschi’s Dome of the Florence Cathedral.
| Weight | 6 kg |
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