Vintage Hand Painted Dragon Lidded Dish Deruta Italy F.lli Mari 3" Trinket Box

$29.0
Origin
Deruta
Antique
No
Number of Compartments
1
Shape
Rectangle
Base Width
3 in
Item Length
3 in
Care Instructions
Hand Wash Only
Original/Licensed Reproduction
Original
Item Height
2 in
Style
Italian
Features
Decorative, Hand Painted
Production Style
Art Pottery
Finish
Glossy
Handmade
Yes
Item Width
3 in
Pattern
Dragon
Color
Multicolor
Item Diameter
3 in
Material
Ceramic
Brand
Fratelli Mari
Type
Decorative Box
Theme
Box, Collectible, Creatures, Dentures, Dish, Dragons, Italian, Jewelry, Mythical, Storage, Trinket
Production Technique
Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture
Italy
Backstamp
Painted
Product Line
Raffaellesco
condition
Used
Beautiful, lidded dish featuring the Raffaellesco dragon, reputed to bring good luck and fair winds to seagoing merchants. The stylized dragon is a long-standing symbol first painted by Raphael during the Rennaissance Era. 

This dish is hand painted in Deruta Italy by the notable Fratelli Mari (aka F.lli Mari), known for their beautifully painted art pottery. This square dish is currently not being produced, although many pieces of this collectible design line are. 

Measures 3" square by 2" tall with the lid. 

No chips, cracks or repairs.

Ships double boxed. 

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