Deruta Maiolica Plates, Hand Painted

A set of three hand-painted maiolica plates in graduated sizes from Deruta, Italy. Underglaze blue botanical motifs—flowering vines and scrollwork—decorate each plate. Scalloped rim edges characteristic of traditional Deruta production.

Deruta, located in Umbria in central Italy, has been a center of maiolica production since the 15th century. This set exemplifies mid-20th-century artisanal Deruta craftsmanship: hand-painted botanical designs rendered in cobalt blue, scalloped edges, and traditional tin-glaze techniques passed down through generations of ceramicists. Each plate features distinct floral compositions reflecting the region's reverence for naturalism.

Origin: Deruta, Umbria, Italy, circa 1950s–1980s

Details:
Hand-painted underglaze blue decoration
Deruta maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
Scalloped rim edges
Large plate: 22.0 cm diameter
Medium plates: 19.0 cm diameter
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