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    Octopus

    The artefact

    The octopus and its long tentacles are depicted in a dynamic pose with playful and distinctive stylisations in this polychrome glazed ceramic sculpture with fine plastic and sgraffito decorations. Handcrafted with ever-changing details, it is part of the Polpi (octopuses) line of the distinctive production of this craftsman which investigates the expressive world of animals.

    Details

    Materiali: Clay, Glaze
    Tecniche di lavorazione: Lathe-shaping, Manual shaping, Glazing
    Dimensioni: Width 20 cm; Height 10 cm
    Località di produzione: Porto Torres

    Settore: Ceramics

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