Griffin & Shell - Ceramic vase

From Egypt to Crete, the griffin has been a symbol of majesty, loyalty and divine protection. On this vase it is painted in vivid colours resembling Minoan frescoes. The mythical creature guards the Naked Summers treasure, a blue pearl shell. By applying sea water onto the bisque surfaces, the artist invites the unpredictable textures of salt to mark each piece, transforming the surface into a record of both artistic intent and organic reaction. This vase belongs to a limited series of just 10 hand-painted larger ceramic vases, each signed and numbered by the artist. The exclusive collection includes artworks: Huntress, Eros, Griffin & Medusa. White clay, pigment colour, textured glaze. Designed & hand-painted by Christina Mandilari. Wheel-thrown in Athens. Approximate dimensions: diameter 13 cm × height 30 cm. Please note: Colours between images & actual artworks might slightly vary.