RAFFAELLESCO: Dinner Plate (White Center)

RAFFAELLESCO Collection: Among the most popular and enduring Italian majolica patterns, the classic ‚¬œRaffaellesco ‚¬� 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.Hand made in Deruta-Italy. – All Deruta of Italy products are lead and cadmium Free.Dishwasher Safe Not recommended for microwave use.Size (inches): 11 DIAM.SIZE: 11″ DIAM.