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Pintadera Chevron Pendant

The artefact

The prized circular and engraved shapes of this pendant in glazed ceramic with fine shaded colours with touches of light in gold and platinum, echo the charismatic figure of the Nuragic pintadera, an archaic well-wishing seal for bread, and in particular of the pintadera Chevron found in the well-known archaeological site Su Nuraxi in Barumini. Lathe shaped and with manual engravings, it is decorated with blends of crystal and glazes personalised by this ceramist, with prized lustre work which is realised with third firing and hand-woven cord.

Details

Materiali: Clay, Glaze
Tecniche di lavorazione: Lathe-shaping, Manual shaping, Glazing, Terzo fuoco ("third fire")
Dimensioni: Diameter 5.5 cm
Località di produzione: Cagliari

Artigiano: Pianeta Sardegna by Assunta Pietrina Congiu
Settore: Ceramics

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

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Crafting technique: Lathe-shaping Manual shaping Glazing Terzo fuoco ("third fire")
Tools: Pottery hand tools Electric kiln
Materials: Clay Glaze