Deruta Galletto Blue Salt and Pepper with Caddy

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. As well as being a lovely addition to the pattern, the rooster is said to bring good fortune 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 set of salt and pepper with caddy was traditionally handcrafted and painted by the artists of Ceramiche Sberna in Deruta, Italy. The Galletto Blue Salt and Pepper with Caddy is 4.5″ in height. Measurements are approximate.

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