{"product_id":"bifacciale","title":"Mythological Guardians","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong before our time, Sicily’s shores and mountains were home to gods, monsters and heroes. Its legends still echo in the island’s art, from the Gorgon’s face that watches over its ancient emblem to the great Cyclopes said to have lived beneath Mount Etna. \u003cem\u003eMythological Guardians\u003c\/em\u003e, known in its native Sicily as \u003cem\u003eGuardiani Mitologici\u003c\/em\u003e, brings two of these figures together in one extraordinary sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne work, two faces. On one side, the proud face of Medusa, with serpents for hair and a piercing gaze, recalls the ancient beauty of myth. On the other, the majestic Cyclops Polyphemus, with his single eye and imposing strength, embodies the power and grandeur of his kind. United in a striking symbiosis, they become a testament to the complexity and richness of our existence, a ceaseless dialogue between dualities, where the boundary between reality and myth gently dissolves and ancient stories come to life in sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaped entirely by hand in traditional Italian maiolica and finished in a luminous, high-fire glossy glaze of rich, abundant colour, with no single shade taking over, this is a piece that rewards a long, slow look. Turn it, and a new guardian appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn your home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commanding conversation piece, this sculpture is a dominant, expressive accent, yet it settles gracefully into any interior. In a calm, minimalist room it becomes a quiet focal point, and among layered, eclectic collections it feels perfectly at home. Place it on a console, a sideboard or a shelf, and let it stand guard over the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift as unique as its recipient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who loves art, design and luxury, this sculpture is a gift of rare character. Because each piece is made by hand, no two are alike, and the one you give will be truly theirs alone. It is a thoughtful choice for collectors, lovers of mythology and all who surround themselves with beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: maiolica, high-fire glazed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: H 48 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne sculpture with two faces: Medusa and the Cyclops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely hand-crafted by Artefice Atelier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is a unique creation and may differ slightly from the one shown in the photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: For indoor display. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth, or wipe with a slightly damp one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artefice Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55710368235857,"sku":"18b58da0-0d22-4eb2-82b3-4f72767d9c88","price":907.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5517\/5249\/files\/8d853a_b445d75586c04fa1a6d86711d5ff97ab_mv2.jpg?v=1794048794","url":"https:\/\/destination1711.com\/products\/bifacciale","provider":"Destination 1711","version":"1.0","type":"link"}