*Slightly discounted due to little rough speck on hair
*Rocks slightly due to not being sanded flat post firing. I didn't want to disturb the writing and flowers on the bottom.
Part of the Portuguese residency collection.
Roughly 6x5.75x.75 inches in size.
Has 22k gold around rim and mother of pearl on hair and clouds.
Not dishwasher of microwave safe due to gold. Hand wash with a non abrasive sponge is recommended.
About the Enchanted Moura/Moura Serpentina:
Rooted in ancient Portuguese legend, the Moura Encantada (Enchanted Moura) is said to be a magical woman or princess, often guarding hidden treasures beneath castles, hills, caves or rivers. Enchanted by spells of love or sorrow, she appears at twilight, her beauty otherworldly, her presence both a blessing and a warning. In some tales, she takes the form of a serpent—the Moura Serpentina—a powerful guardian spirit who can shift between woman and snake. These stories intertwine enchantment, longing, and transformation, echoing Portugal’s deep folkloric ties between the natural and the supernatural.