Lot #11: Deruta majolica pedestal bowl

Deruta majolica pedestal bowl This pottery is a Deruta majolica pedestal bowl, specifically featuring the iconic Raffaellesco pattern. The Raffaellesco PatternThe design on this bowl is characterized by a central mythical creature, most often a dragon, set against a white background. Origin: This pattern dates to the early 16th century and was inspired by the frescoes of the Renaissance master Raphael in the Vatican. Symbolism: The dragon is often shown exhaling a puff of wind, which was traditionally believed to symbolize fair winds and good fortune for sailor-merchants. Pottery Details Origin: It is produced in Deruta, a medieval hill town in the Umbria region of central Italy, which has been a world-renowned center for ceramics since the 13th century. Material and Technique: This type of pottery is known as maiolica—a hand-painted, tin-glazed earthenware. The process involves shaping the local clay, applying a white tin-glaze "canvas," hand-painting it with mineral pigments, and firing it multiple times to achieve its signature brilliant finish. Authenticity: Genuine pieces are entirely hand-painted, meaning no two are exactly alike. Authentic Deruta pottery typically has an unglazed foot and features a maker's mark on the bottom indicating it was made in Italy. All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}