| RAFFAELLESCO Collection: Among the most popular and enduring Italian majolica patterns, the classic “Raffaellesco” 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. - All Artistica’s dinnerware products are double fired - durable and 100% Food-Safe Artistica’s dinnerware items are manufactured with Food-Safe glazes and safe color pigments as well as inspected and tested to comply with FDA standards. - Not Safe for Microwave or Conventional Oven Use. Our dinnerware products are “Serving” pieces and they are NOT meant to be used for cooking or re-heating. |
