Artistica, Perugino / Deruta Deluxe Oval Soap Dish

Artistica, Perugino / Deruta Deluxe Oval Soap Dish
PERUGINO Collection:
The Perugino pattern is an Artistica's exclusive. It was inspired by the Deruta's classic Raffaellesco a design that traces his origins from the XVI Century graceful arabesques of painter Raphael famous frescoes. Raffaellesco is a benevolent deity, bestowing good luck and fair winds to the seagoing merchants of the era.

100% masterfully hand painted in Deruta, Italy.

Specifications 

• Measurements:  6" wide X 4" deep X 1" high
• Hand made in Deruta-Italy
• Lead and cadmium free

All items are individually hand-painted and as a result, slight variations may be present from piece to piece, along with subtle color differences.

About the Pattern, Raffaellesco
Among the most popular and enduring Italian majolica patterns, the classic 'Raffaellesco' traces its origin to 16th century, and the graceful arabesques of Raphael's famous frescoes.  The stylized dragon of the central motif was reputedly painted first by Raphael, a master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance.  Raffaellesco is a benevolent deity who bestows good luck and fair winds to seagoing merchants, thus the puffs of wind steaming from the dragon's mouth.