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We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This version is hand-painted in a warm gold-tone base with real gold paint detail — a quieter, more monochrome alternative to the gold-and-green version, reading as luxe and contemporary rather than overtly festive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 8\" wide by 6\" tall and made of hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) with real gold paint. This is the larger tree-light format with the candle cavity, distinct from the 5\" solid mini-tree. Small variations in color, gold coverage, and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects. \u003cem\u003eVotive candle not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a holiday or winter tabletop centerpiece, on a mantel, or as a layered accent piece for year-round Italian-ceramic styling (the all-gold palette reads as decorative rather than strictly Christmas). 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Choose mounting hardware based on the piece's weight and your wall type\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Susanna DeSimone; bears the \"Fabbrica della Ceramica\" studio mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this hung?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece has holes in the back where wire can be threaded for picture hooks or D-rings on lighter pieces. For the heavier ceramic panels and platters, French cleats or anchor-mounted hardware rated to 10+ lbs are recommended. Hardware is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this signed by Susanna DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Susanna DeSimone signs each piece on the back, alongside the Fabbrica della Ceramica studio mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is unique. While the pattern is in production, no two hand-painted pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. 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Some collectors prefer hand-washing for the most cherished pieces to preserve color brilliance over decades of use, but a normal dishwasher cycle won't damage them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Susanna DeSimone with other Italian ceramics on the same table?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and the mix can be striking. Susanna DeSimone's saturated reds, blues, yellows, and ochres pair beautifully with the \u003cstrong\u003eIl Mio Tavolo\u003c\/strong\u003e stoneware line by Chef Dena Marino — the deep stoneware tones quiet the cubist color and let the figures pop. Many of our customers build a table that mixes Susanna DeSimone with one quieter pattern as a foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Susanna DeSimone artistic tradition was founded in Palermo, Sicily, by her father \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni DeSimone\u003c\/strong\u003e — a renowned and innovative artisan known for intense colors and a cubist drawing style similar to Pablo Picasso. 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Solid construction, hand-painted by a single artisan, so no two are exactly alike. The pink-and-gold colorway is the most modern of the CF Deruta mini-tree lineup — less overtly holiday red than the traditional variants, more at home with a contemporary, neutral table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 5\" wide by 4\" tall and made of hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware), with real gold paint detail fired into the glaze. Small variations in color, gold coverage, and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a holiday tabletop centerpiece, on a mantel, in a powder room, or as a year-round Italian-ceramic accent (the pink-and-gold reads as decorative rather than strictly Christmas). Groups beautifully with the CF Deruta Gold \u0026amp; Green and Silver \u0026amp; White mini-trees for a curated, non-traditional holiday vignette. A favorite gift for friends who prefer their holiday decor on the quieter, more design-forward side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" wide × 4\" tall\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) with real gold paint\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e CF Deruta (Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink base with real gold paint detail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative ceramic — wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth · Not dishwasher safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Keep away from temperature extremes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it hold a candle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — the mini-tree is solid. The CF Deruta Christmas Tree Tea Light (8\" x 6\") is the candle-holder version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5 inches wide and 4 inches tall — tabletop scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the gold real gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — CF Deruta uses real gold paint applied by hand and fired into the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this still a Christmas piece, or can I use it year-round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's marketed for the holidays but the soft pink and gold palette reads as decorative rather than strictly Christmas — many customers leave it out year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hand-painted in Italy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Each piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo workshop in Deruta, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — decorative ceramic with real gold paint. Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramiche Favaroni Carlo is located in the old town in Deruta. Artisans for decades, this family owned business creates unique hand-painted Italian ceramics. Since the 1940s, Mr. Salvatore Favaroni has painted in various Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. In the 1970’s, Mr. Favaroni opened his own laboratory called “Ceramiche Favaroni Deruta” with decorations of flowers, landscape \u0026amp; Castelli characterizing the production. 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A true keepsake for those who appreciate artisanal ceramics and the tradition of Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramiche Favaroni Carlo is located in the old town in Deruta. Artisans for decades, this family owned business creates unique hand painted italian ceramics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 1940s, Mr. Salvatore Favaroni has painted in various Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. 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Today the production of classic decorations, bringstraditional designs back to the contemporary in colors \u0026amp; shapes.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/ui\/v1\/icons\/mail\/images\/cleardot.gif\" class=\"gmail-ajT\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-adL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-im\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCF Deruta produces exceptional holiday décor for Biordi Art Imports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CF Deruta","offers":[{"title":"14\" x 4\"","offer_id":44820339163189,"sku":"6430","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/Bazaart_E2B3CE87-848D-491A-A44B-603B3B2991D1.jpg?v=1764192361"},{"product_id":"mini-christmas-tree-real-silver-white","title":"Mini Christmas Tree - Real Silver \u0026 White","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Italian mini Christmas tree in winter white with real silver paint accents, made in Deruta by Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo (CF Deruta). The most contemporary and quietest of the CF Deruta mini-tree lineup — less overtly festive than the red-and-green variant, more at home with a modern table setting. Each tree is hand-painted by a single artisan, so no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 5\" wide by 4\" tall and made of hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware), with real silver paint accents fired into the glaze. The silver-and-white reads as a winter piece more than strictly Christmas — many customers leave it out through January or even year-round as a tabletop accent. Small variations in color, silver coverage, and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a holiday or winter tabletop centerpiece, on a mantel, or grouped with the other CF Deruta mini-trees (Gold \u0026amp; Green, Gold \u0026amp; Pink, Red \u0026amp; Green) for a curated, multi-finish vignette. A popular gift for hosts who already collect Deruta ceramics or prefer their holiday decor on the quieter, modern side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" wide × 4\" tall\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) with real silver paint\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e CF Deruta (Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter white base with real silver paint detail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative ceramic — wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth · Not dishwasher safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Keep away from temperature extremes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it hold a candle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — the mini-tree is solid. The CF Deruta Christmas Tree Tea Light (8\" x 6\") is the candle-holder version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5 inches wide and 4 inches tall — tabletop scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the silver real silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — CF Deruta uses real silver paint applied by hand and fired into the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this strictly a Christmas piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarketed for the holidays, but the silver-and-white palette reads as winter decor more than strictly Christmas — many customers leave it out through January and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hand-painted in Italy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Each piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo workshop in Deruta, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — decorative ceramic with real silver paint. Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramiche Favaroni Carlo is located in the old town in Deruta. Artisans for decades, this family owned business creates unique hand-painted Italian ceramics. Since the 1940s, Mr. Salvatore Favaroni has painted in various Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. In the 1970’s, Mr. Favaroni opened his own laboratory called “Ceramiche Favaroni Deruta” with decorations of flowers, landscape \u0026amp; Castelli characterizing the production. Salvatore’s son Carlo now runs the family business, called “CF DERUTA.” Today the production of classic decorations brings traditional designs back to the contemporary in colors and shapes. CF Deruta produces exceptional holiday décor for Biordi Art Imports.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CF Deruta","offers":[{"title":"5\" x 4\"","offer_id":44820459290677,"sku":"6431","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/Bazaart_ABF475BD-4013-492D-A870-522B9C7553CE_1.jpg?v=1764201406"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/collections\/IMG_1565.jpg?v=1701042559","url":"https:\/\/biordi.com\/collections\/for-christmas\/price_-50-100+gift_artisanal-italian-gift+region_deruta.oembed","provider":"Biordi Art Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}