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Tzia bell

The artefact

Little bells that ring evocatively with ever-changing chimes: these female figures wearing elegant costumes synthesise and reinterpret the traditional Sardinian costume. They are called Tzia, aunt, prized and pleasing objects in skillfully hand-made glazed ceramic with unique details in one-off pieces.

Details

Materiali: Clay, Glaze
Tecniche di lavorazione: Lathe-shaping, Manual shaping, Glazing
Dimensioni: Lenght 7.5 cm
Località di produzione: Bitti

Artigiano: Terrapintada
Settore: Ceramics

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

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Crafting technique: Lathe-shaping Manual shaping Glazing
Tools: Electric kiln Pottery hand tools Electric kiln
Materials: Clay Glaze