Artistica, Deruta Raffaellesco Deluxe, Gift Box of Two Mugs

Artistica, Deruta Raffaellesco Deluxe, Gift Box of Two Mugs, 10 oz each
Raffaellesco Deluxe Collection
This truly unique gift box containing two precious hand-painted Deruta Mugs, makes the perfect gift for any occasion because everything tastes better in an Italian ceramic mug!

Enjoy and serve with style your coffee, tea or cocoa in the elegant Artistica's hand-painted ceramic mug in the Raffaellesco Deluxe pattern. Both mugs are securely placed in the elegant branded gift box and packed carefully to arrive just as shown in their gift box.

Among the most popular and enduring Italian majolica patterns, the classic 'Raffaellesco' traces its origin to 16th century.

100% Masterfully Hand painted in Deruta, Italy.

Specifications 

• Set of 2 mugs, in Gift Box
• Measurements:  Each Mug holds 10 Oz, 3.75" high
• Dishwasher Safe – Not recommended for microwave use.
• 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.