Deruta Galletto Blue 7X4″ Serving Tray

The Galletto pattern is a modified version of a pattern that came from Orvieto in the 13^th century. In the 19^th century, centuries after Deruta became the center of Umbrian ceramics, a rooster was added to the pattern. The leaves were also modernized.

As well as being a lovely addition to the pattern, the rooster is said to bring good fortune. This is because of a legend about the Medici family from the 15^th century in which crowing roosters alerted Giuliano de Medici to approaching hired assassins. This ceramic tray was handcrafted and painted by the artists of Labor Deruta.

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