Star of the Sea
made once · never repeated
Star of the Sea
Something between a North Star and a sea creature. Antonio wasn't looking at references when he made this. He was working from a feeling, the sense of having seen something before and not being able to place where. Ancient tiles, deep-sea colours, a fragment of nature that doesn't quite exist. Vivid. Slightly alien. The kind of piece that gives you a moment of déjà vu, like you've seen it before but you can't explain. Ready to hang.
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SHIPPING
Free shipping over €250 in Portugal.
Every piece is wrapped by hand in the studio. Orders are sent within 2–3 working days. Shipping costs are based on the total weight of the package.
You can see the weights of each item on the product pages.
Portugal —
€10 (up to 2kg)
€14 (2–5kg)
€18 (5–10kg)
Arrives in 2–4 working days.
Orders to Azores and Madeira — contact us for a quote.
Europe —
€14.50 (up to 1kg)
Arrives in 4–7 working days.
Orders over 1kg in Europe — contact us for a quote.
Rest of the world — contact us for a quote.
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Size: 19cm x 19cm x 8, 5. Weight: 600gr
MATERIALS
Clay, water, food-safe glaze.
Antonio grew up between Mozambique and Portugal, drawing comic books and watching his grandmother make ceramics. He studied Fine Arts in Lisbon, then 3D Animation in Bournemouth. Spent years in advertising. He was good at it. He was also in the wrong place. So he left —learned ceramics in depth, found a studio in Lisbon with good light, and opened Galeria Escultórica to share his art and passion for sculpture with you.
antonio answers your questions
Is the glaze food-safe?
Yes, for all functional pieces — cups, terrines, jugs. The interior glaze is food-safe and kiln-fired at 1200°C. For sculptural pieces with decorative exterior glazes, avoid prolonged contact with acidic liquids on the outside surface.
How do I look after it?
Hand wash is kinder than the dishwasher — hot water, dish soap, dry with a cloth. Unglazed bases can darken slightly on damp surfaces over time. That's the piece settling in, not damage.
Can I commission something similar?
Antonio occasionally takes commissions. He won't make the same piece twice — but he'll make you something in the same universe. Contact him to share your ideas.
How is it packaged?
Antonio packs every piece himself, individually, before it ships. Fragile pieces are double-wrapped and boxed. If it arrives damaged, photograph it immediately and contact Antonio.
Do you ship internationally?
Within Portugal, yes — 3 to 5 business days as standard. For international shipping, contact Antonio before purchasing so he can confirm packaging, cost, and timing. Don't just order and hope — some pieces are fragile enough to need specific arrangements.
Can I collect from the studio?
Yes. Rua dos Lusíadas 113A, Alcântara. If you visit during studio hours you'll likely find him there — and you'll see the rest of the work too.
Can I return it?
Because each piece is one-of-a-kind, returns are not possible. If something arrives damaged, contact Antonio. He'd rather sort it than leave anyone disappointed.