Deruta Italy Raffaellesco Hand Painted Dragon Scalloped Platter Wall Charger 12"

Description

Hand made Oriveto Deruta Italian pottery platter or charger with scalloped edge, decorated with Raffaellesco dragons; includes string for hanging as a wall decoration. “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.”

Condition

Very Good - See pictures

Dimensions

12” x 2.5” (Diameter x Height)