{"product_id":"testa-di-moro-vase-rod-mand","title":"Red Man Vase in Ceramic – 30 cm (Testa di Moro)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dims-product-layout {\n  font-family: inherit;\n  max-width: 680px;\n  color: inherit;\n}\n.dims-lead {\n  font-size: 1.05em;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n  margin-bottom: 1.5em;\n}\n.dims-section {\n  margin-bottom: 1.8em;\n}\n.dims-section h3 {\n  font-size: 1em;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  margin-bottom: 0.6em;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;\n  padding-bottom: 0.3em;\n  opacity: 0.85;\n}\n.dims-usage-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding: 0;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n.dims-usage-list li {\n  padding: 0.35em 0 0.35em 1.2em;\n  position: relative;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n.dims-usage-list li::before {\n  content: '–';\n  position: absolute;\n  left: 0;\n  opacity: 0.5;\n}\n.dims-specs {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;\n  gap: 0.3em 1em;\n  font-size: 0.97em;\n}\n.dims-specs strong {\n  opacity: 0.7;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.dims-description {\n  line-height: 1.75;\n  font-size: 0.98em;\n}\n.dims-readmore {\n  margin-top: 1.5em;\n  border-top: 1px solid currentColor;\n  opacity: 0.9;\n}\n.dims-readmore summary {\n  cursor: pointer;\n  padding: 0.7em 0;\n  font-size: 0.9em;\n  letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  list-style: none;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n}\n.dims-readmore summary::after {\n  content: '+';\n  font-size: 1.1em;\n}\n.dims-readmore[open] summary::after {\n  content: '–';\n}\n.dims-readmore-inner {\n  padding-bottom: 1em;\n}\n.dims-faq {\n  margin-top: 1em;\n}\n.dims-faq-item {\n  margin-bottom: 1.2em;\n}\n.dims-faq-item strong {\n  display: block;\n  margin-bottom: 0.3em;\n  font-weight: 600;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"dims-product-layout\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"dims-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted ceramic vase from Palermo, shaped in the Sicilian 12th-century tradition. The male half of the iconic Moro pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dims-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eUsage Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"dims-usage-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOn a shelf alongside travel books about Italy and a few dried branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAs part of a collection of Mediterranean ceramic pieces on the kitchen counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIn the entryway on a console, where it starts conversations when guests arrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTogether with the female Testa Di Moro as a matching pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dims-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dims-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic, hand-painted\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMale head (Testa Di Moro)\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicilian tradition, Palermo\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected by Dims Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dims-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"dims-description\"\u003eThe vase is shaped, fired and hand-painted in Palermo by Sicilian craftspeople with over 55 years of experience. The 30 cm male figure carries natural variations in brushstrokes and colour tones — no two vases are alike. The motif references an ancient Sicilian tale of love and betrayal, and together with the female version forms a cultural-historical pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-readmore\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCare \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dims-readmore-inner\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dims-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWipe dust with a soft cloth. Avoid the dishwasher — hand-painted ceramics are best preserved with careful hand-handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dims-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq\"\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the male and female Testa Di Moro vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe two vases form a traditional Sicilian pair. The male figure typically has a turban and beard and is often painted in darker or reddish tones, while the female figure has a crown and lighter facial features. Together they tell an ancient Sicilian legend of love and betrayal from 12th-century Palermo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the story behind Testa Di Moro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe legend originates from 12th-century Palermo and tells of a young Sicilian woman who falls in love with a Moorish man. When she discovers his betrayal, she beheads him and uses his head as a flower pot on her balcony. The motif has since become one of Sicily's most iconic ceramic symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eHow do you clean hand-painted Sicilian ceramics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eGently wipe dust with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid dishwashers, strong cleaning agents and abrasive sponges, as these can damage the hand-painted surface. If needed, a slightly damp cloth can be used, after which the vase should be dried immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eIs the Testa Di Moro vase a good housewarming gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eYes, it is a striking gift for Italy lovers, ceramic collectors or friends with an appreciation for cultural history. It works both as decoration and as a conversation starter, and the combination of male and female figure makes it particularly suited as a wedding or housewarming gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eCan you use the Testa Di Moro vase for fresh flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eYes, the vase can hold water and be used for fresh bouquets. In Sicily it is traditionally used for basil or other Mediterranean plants on balconies and terraces. 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