Vintage Deruta Raffaellesco Majolica Hand Painted Rooster Pitcher w/Handle Italy

Description

View Vintage Deruta Raffaellesco Majolica Hand Painted Rooster Pitcher w/Handle Italy with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Pattern: Raffaellesco (Dragon). Hand-painted in Italy, this piece features vibrant blues, oranges, and yellows against a creamy white tin-glaze background. The Design: Features the benevolent Raffaellesco dragon, a pattern inspired by the Renaissance frescoes of Raphael. Item Specifics Origin: Italy (Deruta style) Brand: Ceramar (Importer) Type: Wine/Water Pitcher (Rooster of Fortune) Material: Hand-Painted Ceramic / Majolica Height: 8 Inches Pattern: Raffaellesco (Dragon) Era: Vintage 1960s/70s Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (See details) Description Beautiful Vintage Hand-Painted Italian Majolica “Rooster of Fortune” Pitcher Up for sale is a stunning 8-inch tall ceramic pitcher in the iconic Rooster shape, featuring the classic Raffaellesco dragon pattern. Hand-painted in Italy, this piece features vibrant blues, oranges, and yellows against a creamy white tin-glaze background. Key Features: The Legend: Known as the "Rooster of Fortune," these pitchers are traditional Italian symbols of good luck, prosperity, and protection. The Design: Features the benevolent Raffaellesco dragon, a pattern inspired by the Renaissance frescoes of Raphael. Authenticity: The bottom is hand-marked "Italy” and still retains its original green and gold Ceramar (CG) importer's sticker. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. There is some light, age-appropriate glaze "pitting" and minor crazing, which is characteristic of authentic hand-fired Italian Majolica. Colors remain bright and glossy. Measurements: Height: approx. 8 inches Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Jugs & Pitchers. Brand: Majolica.

Number of Items in Set

1

Antique

No

Number of Compartments

1

Occasion

All Occasions

Size

Medium

Custom Bundle

No

Vintage

Yes

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Manufacturer Warranty

None

Item Height

8 1/2 in

Style

Raffaellesco

Features

Includes Handle

Featured Refinements

Rooster Pitcher

Finish

Painted

Handmade

Yes

Item Width

6 in

Color

Multicolor

Item Diameter

2 3/4 in

Material

Ceramic

California Prop 65 Warning

Unknown

Brand

Majolica

Type

Pitcher

Model

Handle

Packaging

Unboxed

Country of Origin

Italy

Item Weight

1 lb 7 oz