Italian Grazia Deruta Hand-Painted Rooster Ceramic Box

Description

About the Item: This round ceramic box is a signed piece from Grazia Deruta, an ancient ceramic manufacturer in the Italian city of Deruta, known for its tradition of hand-painted majolica pottery. The item functions both as a functional storage box and as a decorative interior detail.

Details & Craftsmanship: The box is made of ceramic with a white glazed surface as its base. The lid is adorned with a centrally placed hand-painted rooster in turquoise, blue, red, yellow, and black hues. Around the rooster and along the sides of the box runs a pattern of winding foliage in turquoise and black, accented by yellow lines and small red details. The underside of the box bears the handwritten signature "GRAZIA DERUTA", confirming its origin and craftsmanship.

Condition & Patina: The item is in a well-preserved, patinated condition. Minor age-related crazing in the glaze is visible on the lid, which is a natural part of its character and age. No major chips, cracks, or repairs are notable.

Dimensions (approx.): 7.50 × 7.50 × 5.00 cm (length × width × height).