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		<title>Harlequin Mask &#8211; Italy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Venice Carnival</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Italy  <img class="alignnone wp-image-4269" src="https://themask.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/italy-flag.jpg" alt="" width="35" height="23" /></td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Paper mache / velvet fabric / rattles / beads</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td>21 H x 14 W</td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Carnivals / Festivities / Decoration</td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Mask made of paper mache decorated with velvet fabric, pearls and rattles</td>
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Charming Harlequin mask from the Carnivals of Venice, Italy, meticulously crafted in papier-mâché and adorned with exquisite details of velvet fabric, pearls, and rattles.</p>
<p>The process of decorating these masks is entirely artisanal from start to finish.</p>
<p>It begins with delicate sanding to ensure that the final paint adheres optimally. From this point on, the only limit is the craftsman&#8217;s imagination, resulting in unique and wonderful creations that capture the vibrant and festive essence of the Carnivals of Venice.</p>
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<p><strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Encantadora máscara de Arlequín proveniente de los Carnavales de Venecia, Italia, meticulosamente elaborada en papel maché y embellecida con exquisitos detalles de tela de terciopelo, perlas y sonajeros.</p>
<p>O processo de decoração dessas máscaras é completamente artesanal do início ao fim.</p>
<p>Começa-se com uma lixagem delicada para garantir que a pintura final adira de maneira ideal. A partir desse ponto, o único limite é a imaginação do artesão, resultando em criações únicas e maravilhosas que capturam a essência vibrante e festiva dos Carnavais de Veneza.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong></p>
<p>Encantadora máscara de Arlequín proveniente de los Carnavales de Venecia, Italia, meticulosamente elaborada en papel maché y embellecida con exquisitos detalles de tela de terciopelo, perlas y sonajeros.</p>
<p>El proceso de decoración de estas máscaras es completamente artesanal desde el principio hasta el final.</p>
<p>Se inicia con un delicado lijado para asegurar que la pintura final se adhiera de manera óptima. A partir de este punto, el único límite que existe es la imaginación del artesano, dando lugar a creaciones únicas y maravillosas que capturan la esencia vibrante y festiva de los Carnavales de Venecia.</p>
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		<title>Emperor Mask &#8211; Italy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Venetian Carnival</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Italy</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ceramic</span></td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">31 H x  28 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Decoration</span></td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Mask made of molded and hand-painted ceramic, the fine sculpted details of the face stand out, the multiple and bright colors, the black mask that covers the eyes and the happy and funny expression of the character.</td>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ENGLISH</strong><br />
Crafted in molded ceramic and hand-painted, the Venetian mask from Italy stands out for the finely sculpted details of the face, the multiple vibrant colors, the black eye mask, and the joyful and graceful expression of the character.</p>
<p>The process of creating the ceramic mask involves three stages: during the first step, the ceramic is shaped using a mold; in the second step, a slow drying process removes excess water from a mixture; and in the third step, the mask is placed for firing in the oven. Once finished, it is completely hand-painted with tempera and watercolors.</p>
<p>Each mask is the result of the decorator&#8217;s creativity.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
 Máscara veneciana de Italia, elaborada en cerámica moldeada y pintada a mano. Destacan los finos detalles esculpidos del rostro, los múltiples y vivos colores, el antifaz negro que cubre los ojos y la expresión alegre y graciosa del personaje.</p>
<p>El proceso de creación de la máscara en cerámica implica tres etapas: durante el primer paso se moldea la cerámica utilizando un molde, en el segundo paso, un proceso de secado lento elimina el exceso de agua en una mezcla, y en el tercer paso, comienza la fase de cocción en el horno. Una vez terminada, se pinta completamente a mano con témperas y acuarelas.</p>
<p>Cada máscara es el resultado de la creatividad del decorador.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Máscara veneziana da Itália, elaborada em cerâmica moldada e pintada à mão. Destacam-se os finos detalhes esculpidos do rosto, as múltiplas e vivas cores, a máscara negra que cobre os olhos e a expressão alegre e graciosa do personagem.</p>
<p>O processo de criação da máscara em cerâmica envolve três etapas: durante o primeiro passo, a cerâmica é moldada utilizando um molde; no segundo passo, um processo de secagem lenta remove o excesso de água na mistura, e o terceiro passo é a fase de cozimento no forno. Uma vez terminada, é pintada completamente à mão com têmperas e aquarelas.</p>
<p>Cada decoração é o resultado da criatividade do decorador.</p>
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		<title>Mask &#8211; S1346 &#8211; Italy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>The Philae Collection / 24 masks</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Italy / Venetia</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Porcelain / Wood / Velvet<br />
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">10 H x 7W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Decoration</span></td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>The Philae Collection presents a selection of Venice Carnival masks, meticulously crafted in ceramic and hand-painted. The beautiful polychrome of its colors, the high-quality finishes and the diversity of its designs stand out.</td>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ENGLISH</strong><br />
The Philae Collection presents a selection of masks from the Venice Carnival which are meticulously crafted in ceramic and hand-painted. It highlights the beautiful polychrome details, the high-quality finishes, and the diversity of their designs.</p>
<p>Venetian masks are recognized worldwide for their beauty and their deep-rooted history in the cultural tradition of Venice, Italy. Each of these works of art is carefully handmade by skilled artisans, who employ traditional techniques dating back centuries.</p>
<p>Within the collection, one can find a variety of styles, colors, and designs representing different historical periods and styles of Venetian masks. From the most classic and elegant to the most elaborate and ornate, each mask in the Philae Collection tells a unique story and evokes the magic of the Venetian carnival.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
 La Colección Philae presenta una selección de máscaras del carnaval de Venecia, meticulosamente elaboradas en cerámica y pintadas a mano. Destaca la hermosa policromía de sus colores, los acabados de alta calidad y la diversidad de sus diseños.</p>
<p>Las máscaras venecianas son reconocidas mundialmente por su belleza y su arraigada historia en la tradición cultural de Venecia, Italia. Cada una de estas obras de arte es cuidadosamente confeccionada a mano por hábiles artesanos, quienes emplean técnicas tradicionales que se remontan a siglos atrás.</p>
<p>Dentro de la colección, se pueden encontrar una variedad de estilos, colores y diseños que representan diferentes períodos históricos y estilos de máscaras venecianas. Desde las más clásicas y elegantes hasta las más elaboradas y ornamentadas, cada máscara de la Colección Philae cuenta una historia única y evoca la magia del carnaval veneciano.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>A Coleção Philae apresenta uma seleção de máscaras do carnaval de Veneza, meticulosamente elaboradas em cerâmica e pintadas à mão. Destaca-se a bela policromia de suas cores, os acabamentos de alta qualidade e a diversidade de seus designs.</p>
<p>As máscaras venezianas são reconhecidas mundialmente por sua beleza e sua história enraizada na tradição cultural de Veneza, Itália. Cada uma dessas obras de arte é cuidadosamente confeccionada à mão por habilidosos artesãos, que empregam técnicas tradicionais que remontam a séculos atrás.</p>
<p>Dentro da coleção, é possível encontrar uma variedade de estilos, cores e designs que representam diferentes períodos históricos e estilos de máscaras venezianas. Desde as mais clássicas e elegantes até as mais elaboradas e ornamentadas, cada máscara da Coleção Philae conta uma história única e evoca a magia do carnaval veneziano.</p>
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		<title>Venetian Lady Mask &#8211; Italy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto.</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Venetian Carnaval</span></td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Italy  <img class="alignnone wp-image-4269" src="https://themask.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/italy-flag.jpg" alt="" width="53" height="35" /></span></td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Paper mache / fabrics / beads<br />
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">23 H x  23 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Carnival / Festivities / Decoration<br />
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mask made of paper mache and hand painted decorated with multiple materials such as fabrics, threads, embroidery, pearls, which together highlight its beauty.<br />
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Exquisite Venetian lady mask from Italy, crafted in papier-mâché, stands out for its meticulous hand-painted details and embellishments including velvet, pearls, and embroidery.</p>
<p>These Venetian lady masks showcase elegant variations reminiscent of the opulence of the Cinquecento period, during the era of Titian.</p>
<p>In that era, high-society ladies adorned themselves with jewelry, wore luxurious garments, and embellished their outfits with elaborate headpieces.</p>
<p>The mask reflects this splendid tradition, blending meticulous craftsmanship with the characteristic opulence of the Venetian Renaissance period.</p>
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<p><strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong><br />
Exquisita máscara de dama veneciana de Italia, confeccionada en papel maché, se destaca por su cuidada pintura a mano y adornos que incluyen terciopelo, perlas y bordados.</p>
<p>Estas máscaras de damas venecianas exhiben variaciones elegantes que rememoran la opulencia de la época del Cinquecento, durante la era de Tiziano.</p>
<p>En ese periodo, las damas de alta sociedad se cubrían con joyas, lucían prendas lujosas y adornaban sus atuendos con elaboradas cofias.</p>
<p>La máscara refleja esta esplendorosa tradición, fusionando la artesanía meticulosa con la opulencia característica de la época renacentista veneciana</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
Exquisita máscara de dama veneciana de Italia, confeccionada en papel maché, se destaca por su cuidada pintura a mano y adornos que incluyen terciopelo, perlas y bordados.</p>
<p>Estas máscaras de damas venecianas exhiben variaciones elegantes que rememoran la opulencia de la época del Cinquecento, durante la era de Tiziano.</p>
<p>En ese periodo, las damas de alta sociedad se cubrían con joyas, lucían prendas lujosas y adornaban sus atuendos con elaboradas cofias.</p>
<p>La máscara refleja esta esplendorosa tradición, fusionando la artesanía meticulosa con la opulencia característica de la época renacentista veneciana.</p>
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