Nova Deruta Raffaellesco Twin Dragons Serving Pasta / Salad Bowl Made in Italy

Description

Nova Deruta Majolica “Raffaellesco” Twin Dragons Serving Pasta, Fruit or Green Salad Bowl Made in Italy. Brand New!
Nova Deruta Majolica, the invention of a pottery glaze for decorative use. Majolica and faience are synonymous terms, which refer to hand-painted earthenware pottery on which a tin glaze has been used.
Italian majolica, or faience, reached its zenith in the 15th and 16th centuries, although it is still in production today.
Several styles of decoration developed over the centuries and different cities had depictions of beautiful courtly ladies and gentlemen were popular, as well as the styles known as Ricco, Rafaellesco, Arabesco, and Gallo. “The Raffaellesco” style dates from the 16th century and is attributed to the Italian Renaissance master artist, Raphael, who created the stylized dragon as a symbol of good luck and fair winds (notice the puffs of wind coming from the dragon’s mouth) for the seagoing merchants of the era. Bright yellow and blue are the predominant colors.
This stunning looking bowl will enhance your kitchen, your meal presentation and it makes a perfect gift for any occasion!
Measurements
11” x 2.75”
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