Vtg Deruta Arabesco Blue Italian Pottery Rooster Pitcher Hand Painted

Pretty hand painted rooster pitcher from Italy. Arabesco is a very popular ceramic pattern that comes from the town of Deruta in the Italian region of Umbria. Dating back to the 15th century, there is a legend about crowing roosters alerting a member of the Medici family to approaching hired assassins, so roosters pitchers such as these are considered good luck. This ceramic rooster pitcher was handcrafted and painted by the artists in Deruta, Italy. Vibrant blue, red and yellow for a splash of colour in any kitchen or on a table. Used as a pitcher or vase!! Preowned in good condition with no cracks or chips. Any questions please ask!