Green Arabesco Deruta Maiolica Mug

An exquisite piece of Maiolica pottery featuring the Arabesco Deruta design on this mug.

The Arabesco design dates back to the 17th century and features flowing floral patterns, scrolls and a bird sitting amongst the branches.

Made in Deruta using Italian clay, it is carefully prepared and shaped by hand using a potter’s wheel or mould to form the item. The raw clay item is left to air-dry for 20 days before being fired at over 1000°C and left to cool in the kiln for over 24 hours to produce the porous ‘biscuitware’.

The next step in this highly complex process is to coat the ‘biscuitware’ in a mineral glaze to make the piece impermeable and to produce a gleaming white background. Traditionally tin was used as the glaze.

Once the glaze has dried the item is ready for painting. Each piece of earthenware is hand painted by a skilled painter using their steady hand and generations of experience to produce the vibrant and eye catching designs. The finished painted pieces are then glazed and fired for a second time at over 900°C. The heat changes the paint’s colours on the pottery to reveal its final transformation.

This time consuming production method and beautiful designs make Deruta pottery unique, rare and precious.

Dishwasher safe.

Microwave safe.

Each piece due to its handmade nature has imperfections, which are a sign of authenticity, adding to its overall beauty and artisanal quality.

Dimensions

Height: 9cm

Width: 12cm

Diameter / Depth: 8.5cm

Capacity: 250ml

Material and Care

Deruta Ceramic

100% food safe. Microwave safe. Dishwasher safe but hand wash to preserve longevity and finish.

Made in Italy