The Italian hillside town of Deruta is known throughout the world for its spectacular pottery. For over six centuries, the craftspeople of Deruta have produced and exported ceramics. Our collection of vases, plates, platters, and more are the same classic designs that have made Deruta vastly popular. Contemporary variations as seen in the Fresco collections are a newer take on old world design. The Raffaellesco pattern was inspired by Raphael’s 16th century frescoes in the Vatican palace. It is said that the central motif of this pattern, the dragon, symbolizes a benevolent deity who brought good luck to sailors of the time. The sea creature supposedly rescued sailors trapped in a dead calm by blowing on the trapped ship’s sails. Today, it is commonly believed that having a piece of Raffaellesco in your home brings blessings and good luck.
Want to learn more about the history of the pattern? Check out our blog post!
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7"D x 7"H The beautiful Italian ceramic biscotti jar is a great way to add color to any kitchen. Try combining this Raffaellesco Deruta piece with the utensil holder D49ARF for a lovely counter display. Food safe and dishwasher safe, as is all of our dishware. -
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3"H This lovely handmade and hand painted Italian ceramic creamer features the beneficent seafarer's dragon, and is a great way to brighten up your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Try pairing with the sugar bowl D75RF and the mug D9RF for a complete set. A great addition to your set of Italian dinnerware. Food safe and dishwasher safe, as is all of our dishware. -
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Bowl itself: 3"D x 2.5"H Including handles and lid: 5"W x 3.5"H This handmade and hand painted Italian ceramic sugar bowl is great for your coffee or tea service. Try pairing it with the creamer D10RF and the mug D9RF for a complete set. Add to your Italian dinnerware set. Food safe and dishwasher safe, as is all of our dishware. -
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16.25"H Raffaellesco. The Deruta Raffaellesco pattern is one of the most famous of Italy -- displaying a dragon that is said to have been originally painted by Raphael himself. This piece can be used as a vase, urn, umbrella stand, or large centerpiece. -
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4"D x 5.5"H This beautiful handmade and hand painted Italian ceramic goblet features the intricate, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and gives an Italian feel to your wine experience. Pair with the wine bottle coaster D108RF. Food safe and dishwasher safe, as is all of our dishware. -
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4"D x 6.5"H This handmade and hand painted ceramic utensil holder in the classic Raffaellesco Italian design will either keep your utensils orderly or keep your wine at just the right serving temperature. Or both! Standard 750 ml. wine bottle size. For a lovely counter top display arrange it with the biscotti jar D76RF . -
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5"D x 2.5"H This delicate Italian ceramic espresso cup with saucer features the finely detailed artist's rendering of the beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is a great way to bring a taste of Italy into your home. Food safe and dishwasher safe, as is all of our dishware. -
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7.5" x 6"H This beautiful ceramic oil and vinegar set features the intricate, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is a great way to bring an Italian touch to any meal. Try combining with the salt and pepper shakers D18RF for a complete set. -
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6" x 5"H This Italian ceramic salt and pepper shaker features the intricate, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is a great way to add color to any table setting. Try pairing with the oil and vinegar set D19RF. -
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11.5"D x 5.5"H This gorgeous Italian ceramic footed bowl features the intricate, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is an excellent way to decorate any table or counter-top and display your fresh produce--or try our ceramic apples, bananas, peppers, pears, lemons, zucchini... for a display that needs no tending! -
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6.5"D x 1.5"H This beautiful Italian ceramic wine coaster features the intricate, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is great for use when entertaining guests or when enjoying a glass of wine at home. Pair with the wine goblets, D8RF for a beautiful gift. -
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8.5" x 5" x 4"H Store and serve your butter in this exquisite Italian ceramic dish features the intricate, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and sports a convenient decorative handle to assist those with butter-fingers! Inside measures 6" x 3" and will hold either the short Western butter cubes or the long Eastern butter sticks. -
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8"D This gorgeous Italian ceramic plate features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is great for salads, appetizers, or desserts. Combine with the D1RF and D5RF for a complete dinner setting. Also, try mixing and matching with the Ricco salad plate D3FLR, cereal bowl D5R, and dinner plate D1R. -
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4"D x 2"H This beautiful Italian ceramic mini bowl features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is great for oil and vinegar or any other type of dip. Try pairing it with other D51RFs or mix and match with the D51R from the Ricco collection. -
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7"D x 2.75"H Brighten up your meal with this gorgeous Italian ceramic cereal bowl which features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon. Try combining with the dinner plate D1RF and the salad plate D3RF for a complete set. Also, try mixing and matching with the dinner plate D1R, cereal bowl D5R, and salad plate D3FLR from the Ricco collection. -
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This lovely Italian ceramic bowl features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is excellent for serving pasta, soup or salad. -
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15" x 10" This ceramic tray from Deruta, Italy features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and can be used for serving hors d'oeuvres or drinks while entertaining guests. -
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7"L (11" from handle to handle) x 5"W This lovely Italian pottery tray features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and can be used to hold the creamer D10RF and the sugar bowl D75RF. It can also be used as a relish dish or decoration. -
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8"H - 5.5"D Sit down for dinner anywhere in Italy and quite likely your vino della casa (house wine) will be brought to table in a lovely Italian pitcher such as this Raffaellesco beauty. More generously sized than a wine carafe -- 1.5 liters or about 2 pints – this pitcher is handmade and hand painted in the world-renowned Italian pottery town of Deruta. The centuries-old Raffaellesco mythical dragon design will add a classic sense of art and history to your own table! -
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11" Add a splash of color to your stove or kitchen counter with this lovely Italian ceramic spoonrest which features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon. -
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12.5"D Display and serve cake on this gorgeous Italian ceramic plate handmade and hand painted in Deruta, Italy. -
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12" Sq. This lovely, decorative serving piece features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and also has a practical side. With convenient holes on the back, this stunning Italian ceramic platter can easily be wired and hung to show off its true Italian charm, then used to serve your favorite Italian dish. -
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14"D This wonderful ceramic round platter hand-painted in Deruta, Italy can be used as decoration or as a serving piece.
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10"D Add some color and Italian atmosphere to any meal with this beautiful ceramic dinner plate. Combine with the salad plate D3RF and the cereal bowl D5RF for a complete set.
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4"D x 4"H - 14 oz. Add some Italian flair to your morning coffee or afternoon tea with this magnificently detailed Italian ceramic mug. Add to your Italian dinnerware set. -
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3"D x 3.5"H - 8 oz. Add some Italian flair to your morning coffee or afternoon tea with this magnificently detailed Italian ceramic mug. Also available in larger 14oz size, D9RF. Add to your Italian dinnerware set. -
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5"W x 8"H Serve any ice cold beverage or fine Italian wine in this Raffaellesco pitcher with amazing detail done by hand in Deruta, Italy. -
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6"D x 7"H This ceramic utensil holder in a classic Italian design is great decoration for any counter-top. Try pairing it with the biscotti jar D76RF for a complete counter display. -
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9.75"D A perfect bowl for serving vegetables or any side dish. Adorned with the famous Raffaelesco dragon, this bowl will bring Italian charm to your next meal. -
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11"W x 6"H With this piece in your collection you will be having tea time all the time! Handmade and painted in Deruta, this tea pot brings the elegance of Italy into your home. Not for stovetop use. -
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8"H x 4"D This detailed Raffaellesco Deruta candlestick holder will look great on a foyer table, or pair with the Ricco candlestick holder for a beautiful candlelit dining table. -
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20"D A beautiful over-sized ceramic bowl. Hand-painted in Deruta, Italy in the classic Raffaellesco Dragon motif. -
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10"Diameter x 1.5"Deep In Italian the name for this dish is "porta resto." They have been used for decades and are usually found by the cash register in cafes. Instead of handing change directly to the customer, the merchant places the change and receipt in this tray. The porta resto can also be used to hold pocket change, keys, mail, paper clips, jewelry, watches, or to serve crackers, olives, and other antipasti. -
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5.5"W x 4"H This elegant napkin holder will add a touch of Italian charm to your table and keep those napkins within reach! -
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10.5"H - 1 Liter This gorgeous ceramic wine carafe is a good way to serve your favorite bottle of wine and makes a great gift! This handmade, hand painted, ceramic serveware from Deruta features the intricate, beneficent, seafarer's dragon. -
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11" x 5" This lovely Italian pottery tray features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and can be used to hold the creamer D10RF and the sugar bowl D75RF. It can also be used as a relish dish or decoration. -
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Approximately 10.25"D This gorgeous fluted Italian ceramic dinner plate features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is great for adding some color and Italian atmosphere to any meal. Combine with the salad plate D3RFFL and the soup/pasta bowl D2RFFL for a complete set. Food safe and dishwasher safe, as is all of our dishware. -
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9.75"D x 1.75"H This gorgeous fluted Italian ceramic soup/pasta bowl features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is great for adding some color and Italian atmosphere to any meal. Combine with the salad plate D3RFFL and the dinner plate D1RFFL for a complete set. Food safe and dishwasher safe, as is all of our dishware. -
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8.25"D This gorgeous fluted Italian ceramic salad plate features the classic, beneficent, seafarer's dragon and is great for adding some color and Italian atmosphere to any meal. Combine with the soup/pasta bowl D2RFFL and the dinner plate D1RFFL for a complete set. Food safe and dishwasher safe, as is all of our dishware. -
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10'' D x 6'' H A footed bowl is an elegant way to keep your fresh fruits at hand. The classic Raffaellesco pattern brings a touch of the Italian Renaissance to your table or countertop. -
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10'' x 8'' x 2'' H What better way to serve up your delicious side dishes than in our Raffaellesco fluted oval bowl? This piece is a perfect size for vegetables, cranberry sauce, fruit salad, grapes, you name it! Enrich your home with a touch of the Italian Renaissance. -
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10'' x 6'' H x 4.5'' deep A place for everything, and everything in its place. Stash your mail in this beautiful hand painted Raffaellesco envelope until you're ready to go through the stack - or use it to store notes, lists, napkins, maybe even to plant a little succulent garden! Bring a touch of the Italian Renaissance to your countertop or entry table. -
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4.5'' D Protect your dining or coffee table in style with the Raffaellesco handmade, hand painted coaster. The classic Italian Rennaissance design is sure to please your favorite Italophile! -
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7'' long x 4'' wide An elegant catch-all dish for your jewelry, or to rest your soap. Alternatively, this tray can be used as a spoonrest to prevent a messy counter when you're cooking up a saucy storm! Handmade and hand painted in Deruta, Italy, the Raffaellesco small rectangular tray brings a touch of the Italian Renaissance to your home. -
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19'' sq x 4.5'' H This over-sized square platter would make a fabulous centerpiece for your table, or as a decorative element hung on your wall. The elegant Raffaellesco motif is a classic Deruta design, sure to please your favorite Italophile! -
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This 7-piece set measures about 23’’ long by 18’’ wide when all set out together. Imagine this beautiful antipasteria filled with nuts, dried fruits, cheeses, dips, crackers – you name it! What an elegant way to serve your favorite hors d’oeuvres. -
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10'' tall by 6.75'' diameter Farina means flour in Italian; keep yours easily accessible in this beautiful hand painted canister, made in Deruta. The classic Raffaellesco dragon design will look right at home in your kitchen and his benevolent spirit will grace your home with warmth and vitality. Not a baker? Don't be beholden to labels - you can put whatever you want in this nicely-sized canister! -
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5''H without lid; 8"H with lid x 4.5'' D Caffe means coffee in Italian; keep yours easily accessible in this beautiful hand painted canister, made in Deruta. The classic Raffaellesco dragon design will look right at home in your kitchen and his benevolent spirit will grace your home with warmth and vitality. Mix and match with the Ricco canisters to create your perfect canister set. -
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This 7-piece set measures about 34’’ long by 27’’ wide when all set out together. Imagine this beautiful antipasteria filled with nuts, dried fruits, cheeses, dips, crackers – you name it! What an elegant way to serve your favorite hors d’oeuvres. -
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20.5"H x 11.75"D Raffaellesco. The Deruta Raffaellesco pattern is one of the most famous of Italy -- displaying a dragon that is said to have been originally painted by Raphael himself. This piece can be used as a vase, urn, umbrella stand, or large centerpiece. -
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5.5"H x 4.25"W Zucchero means sugar in Italian; keep yours easily accessible in this beautiful hand painted canister, made in Deruta. The classic Raffaellesco dragon design will look right at home in your kitchen and his benevolent spirit will grace your home with warmth and vitality. Mix and match with the Ricco canisters to create your perfect canister set. -
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3″D x 8″H Use this ceramic bottle to serve your favorite Italian olive oil! Pairs beautifully with D51RF dipping bowls. -
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5"x 6.5" This handmade and hand painted ceramic utensil holder in the classic Raffaellesco Italian design will either keep your utensils orderly or keep your wine at just the right serving temperature. Or both! Standard 750 ml. wine bottle size. For a lovely counter top display arrange it with the biscotti jar D76RF .