Hand Painted Tartuca Plate -Made in Italy

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This hand-painted Italian ceramic dinner plate features the "Tartuca" (Tortoise) emblem from the historic Palio di Siena neighborhoods, styled with … Read more This hand-painted Italian ceramic dinner plate features the "Tartuca" (Tortoise) emblem from the historic Palio di Siena neighborhoods, styled with vibrant yellow and blue petal motifs and a central turtle illustration. The central medallion proudly features a tortoise flanked by daisies, which is the official insignia of the Contrada della Tartuca (the Tortoise district). Their official motto translates to "I welcome power and constancy". The plate utilizes the traditional, vibrant deep blue and bright yellow color scheme assigned to the Tartuca district. These authentic majolica pieces are typically handcrafted and painted by artisans in historic pottery hubs like Deruta or Siena. Hand-painted majolica ceramics celebrating the Palio di Siena contrade (neighborhoods) are actively produced by prestigious workshops in Italy—such as F.lli Mari Maioliche in Deruta—under official license from the Consortium for the Protection of Siena’s Palio. Measuring at 13 inches (approx. 33 cm), this size functions beautifully as a table charger, a large buffet serving platter, or a decorative wall hanging piece. If you want the hanger I’ll enclose it for you. See less