{"title":"TOMASSINI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTomassini Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomassini is a family owned workshop in the hills of Deruta. The family works together creating the most beautifully painted highly functional Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders and glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ricco-deruta-utensil-spaghetti-tong","title":"Spaghetti Tong - Ricco Deruta","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Italian spaghetti tong with a \u003cstrong\u003eRicco Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic handle, made by the Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. A functional serving utensil that combines hand-painted Italian majolica with luxury stainless steel hardware — the kind of piece that stays out on the counter or table rather than tucked in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic handle is hand-painted in Ricco Deruta, Biordi's most popular pattern — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era. The tong head is high-grade stainless steel from \u003cstrong\u003eEME\u003c\/strong\u003e, Italy's leading luxury flatware company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with Ricco Deruta dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns. A favorite Italian-kitchen gift for cooks, pasta lovers, and anyone who already collects Deruta ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaghetti tong \/ pasta serving utensil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica ceramic handle + EME stainless steel tong head\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy (ceramic) + Italy (steel hardware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommassini, with EME stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta — Renaissance blues, yellows, and greens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renaissance-era Deruta tradition, traced from Perugino's 16th-century frescos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual utensil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ricco Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware — and Deruta's most celebrated design. The pattern can be traced to Perugino's frescoes from the 16th century, and is hand-painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Tommassini is a family-owned workshop — father, wife, and son working together — that produces hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper and salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. The stainless steel tong head is made by EME, Italy's leading luxury flatware company, and combined with the Tommassini ceramic handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic handle is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for this utensil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash recommended. Combined ceramic-and-steel pieces shouldn't go in the dishwasher — the heat and detergents can damage the join between the ceramic handle and the steel hardware over time, even though the ceramic itself is dishwasher safe in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Ricco Deruta is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a hand-painted Italian serving utensil is a practical, daily-use wedding gift that puts a piece of Deruta on the table. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. 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. 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicco Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — This is Biordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware. The design on this majolica pottery can be traced from Perugino's frescos from the 16th century, and is hailed as Deruta's most celebrated design. The Ricco Deruta design is masterfully hand-painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era. 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The craftsmanship of these Italian Ceramics and hand-painted interpretation of this piece will be a distinctive Majolica treasure heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTommassini is a family owned workshop in the hills of Deruta. Father, wife and son work together creating the most beautifully painted highly functional Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders and glassware. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is Biordi’s most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware and pottery. The stylized dragon, seen as the central motif, was reputedly painted in the 16th century by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. The Raffaellesco dragon has come to be known as a benevolent deity who bestows good luck and fair winds to seagoing merchants, thus the puffs of wind steaming from the dragon’s mouth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is hailed as one of Deruta’s most challenging designs of any Majolica out there, as its intricacy requires an unimaginably steady hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with the other designs from the city of Deruta including: Ricco Deruta, Antico Deruta, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster and Bordato. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica body combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic body is hand-painted in Ricco Deruta, Biordi's most popular pattern — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era. As a piece that stays out in daily view, the grinder earns its place visually as much as functionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften given as a pair with the matching Ricco Deruta pepper grinder. Pairs naturally with Ricco Deruta dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns. A favorite Italian-kitchen gift for cooks and anyone setting up a kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt grinder (works with whole sea salt or rock salt)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica ceramic body + stainless steel grinder mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommassini\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta — Renaissance blues, yellows, and greens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renaissance-era Deruta tradition, traced from Perugino's 16th-century frescos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual grinder (pair with the matching Ricco Deruta pepper grinder if desired)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ricco Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware — and Deruta's most celebrated design. The pattern can be traced to Perugino's frescoes from the 16th century, and is hand-painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Tommassini is a family-owned workshop — father, wife, and son working together — that produces hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper and salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. The ceramic body is hand-painted at Tommassini and combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of salt does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse whole sea salt or rock salt — not pre-ground table salt. Fine salt clogs the mechanism. Sea salt is the traditional Italian-kitchen choice and pairs well with the rest of a Deruta-equipped kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for this grinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash recommended. Combined ceramic-and-steel pieces shouldn't go in the dishwasher — the heat and detergents can damage the join between the ceramic body and the steel mechanism over time, even though the ceramic itself is dishwasher safe in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Ricco Deruta is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a salt-and-pepper grinder pair is a classic registry gift because it's used every day for years. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. 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. 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. 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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 on this Tommassini grinder isn't available, but Biordi offers customization and personalization on select pieces from other workshops. 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicco Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — This is Biordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica body combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic body is hand-painted in Antico Deruta, the rich and elegant Renaissance pattern characterized by a light gray glaze and deep blue patterning. The name comes from the Italian \u003cem\u003ein stilo antico\u003c\/em\u003e — \"in the ancient style\" — a phrase Renaissance composers used for polyphonic music. Antico is known as the musician's pattern: subtle, layered, and unmistakably Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften given as a pair with the matching Antico Deruta salt grinder. 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The name comes from the Italian \u003cem\u003ein stilo antico\u003c\/em\u003e — \"in the ancient style\" — a Renaissance term that described polyphonic, layered musical composition. Antico is known as the musician's pattern: rich, subtle, and elegant, characterized by a light gray glaze and a deep blue patterning. You can see clear visual relationships between Antico and the closely related Ricco Deruta design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Tommassini is a family-owned workshop — father, wife, and son working together — that produces hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper and salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. The ceramic body is hand-painted at Tommassini and combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of pepper does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhole peppercorns — black, white, or mixed. Pre-ground pepper clogs the mechanism. Many Italian kitchens keep a grinder of whole black peppercorns at the table for finishing pasta, salads, and antipasti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for this grinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash recommended. Combined ceramic-and-steel pieces shouldn't go in the dishwasher — the heat and detergents can damage the join between the ceramic body and the steel mechanism over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Antico Deruta is built to coordinate with Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a salt-and-pepper grinder pair is a classic registry gift because it's used every day for years. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. 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. 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 on this Tommassini grinder isn't available, but Biordi offers customization and personalization on select pieces from other workshops. 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntico Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antico comes from the Italian adjective in \u003cem\u003estilo antico\u003c\/em\u003e, which literally means \"ancient style\" and describes the Renaissance's polyphonic or musical quality of artistic composition. Antico is known as the musician's pattern — rich, subtle, and elegant. Antico Deruta dinnerware is characterized by a gray glaze and a deep blue patterning, with clear visual relationships to the related Ricco Deruta design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTommassini workshop, Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tommassini is a family-owned workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Father, wife, and son work together creating hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders, salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica body in deep teal-green Orvieto, combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrvieto Green Rooster is one of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs. The deep teal-green leaf pattern dates to 13th-century Orvieto, a small Umbrian town set on a volcanic plateau, and features \u003cem\u003eil Buon Gallo\u003c\/em\u003e — the Good Rooster — a symbol of luck and prosperity that came to be associated with Italian ceramic tradition in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften given as a pair with the matching Orvieto salt grinder. Pairs naturally with Orvieto dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepper grinder (works with whole peppercorns)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica ceramic body + stainless steel grinder mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommassini\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orvieto Green Rooster — deep teal green leaf pattern with singing rooster\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13th-century Orvieto design; the rooster motif introduced by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual grinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Orvieto Green Rooster pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs, originating in 13th-century Orvieto — a small town set on a volcanic plateau in Umbria. The pattern is a deep teal-green leaf design centered on the singing rooster, known as \u003cem\u003eil Buon Gallo\u003c\/em\u003e (the Good Rooster), a traditional symbol of luck and prosperity for the home. In the Renaissance, Orvieto ceramics were often associated with green colorations, which is why the pattern carries its signature green palette today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"il Buon Gallo\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiterally \"the Good Rooster\" in Italian. The rooster is one of the most enduring symbols of luck, abundance, and prosperity in Italian folk tradition. The rooster motif was introduced into Italian ceramics by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century and has become a familiar icon of Italian pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. 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Combined ceramic-and-steel pieces shouldn't go in the dishwasher — the heat and detergents can damage the join between the ceramic body and the steel mechanism over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Orvieto is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the Good Rooster carries traditional meaning around luck and prosperity that makes Orvieto a particularly fitting choice for a new household. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. 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The stylized dragon, seen as the central motif, was reputedly painted in the 16th century by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. The Raffaellesco dragon has come to be known as a benevolent deity who bestows good luck and fair winds to seagoing merchants, thus the puffs of wind steaming from the dragon’s mouth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is hailed as one of Deruta’s most challenging designs of any Majolica out there, as its intricacy requires an unimaginably steady hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with the other designs from the city of Deruta including: Ricco Deruta, Antico Deruta, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster and Bordato. 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The ceramic body carries the Peacock Blue design — a hues-of-blue, geometric-influenced pattern associated with master Deruta artisan \u003cstrong\u003eEugenio Ricciarelli\u003c\/strong\u003e — combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis grinder is part of a small group of Eugenio-Collection utility pieces (grinders, oil dispensers) that Biordi has produced through the Tommassini workshop: Eugenio's Peacock Blue design language applied to kitchen objects rather than dinnerware. Both the pattern and the makers carry deep Deruta credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs with the matching Peacock Blue salt grinder and with the Eugenio Collection dinnerware Biordi carries (special order). 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He began working at age 13 in a painting factory, then apprenticed under the esteemed Franco Mari, eventually running Franco Mari's studio for many years. Eugenio is known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, and his dinnerware repertoire spans 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo is this piece made by Eugenio Ricciarelli?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Peacock Blue pattern is associated with the Eugenio Collection. This specific kitchen utility piece — a pepper grinder — is produced for Biordi at the Tommassini workshop, the family workshop in the hills of Deruta that specializes in functional pieces (grinders, utensils, oil bottles). The pattern is Eugenio's design language; the piece is hand-made and hand-painted at Tommassini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about Eugenio Collection dinnerware — can I order it custom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Eugenio Ricciarelli accepts special orders for dinnerware in any of his patterns, dish size, mug, goblet, or cup-and-saucer set, and pieces can be personalized with a name or occasion. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of pepper does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhole peppercorns — black, white, or mixed. Pre-ground pepper clogs the mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for this grinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash recommended. Combined ceramic-and-steel pieces shouldn't go in the dishwasher — the heat and detergents can damage the join between the ceramic body and the steel mechanism over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a hand-painted Italian grinder with a designer pedigree (Peacock Blue from Eugenio Ricciarelli) is the kind of distinctive registry gift that doesn't feel generic. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. 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. 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\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeacock Blue \/ Eugenio Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Peacock Blue pattern comes from the design repertoire of Eugenio Ricciarelli, one of the most beloved artisans in Deruta. Eugenio began working at age 13 in a painting factory, then apprenticed under the esteemed Franco Mari and eventually ran Mari's studio for many years. He is known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, and his catalog spans 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs across dinnerware, mugs, goblets, and serving pieces. Eugenio Collection dinnerware is available by special order, can be personalized with a name or occasion, and typically takes 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTommassini workshop, Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tommassini is a family-owned workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Father, wife, and son work together creating hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders, salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. The ceramic body of each piece is hand-painted at Tommassini in Deruta and combined with high-quality stainless steel hardware to give a finished product that's both visually rich and built for daily use in the kitchen. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica decanter that holds extra-virgin olive oil for daily cooking and table service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic body is hand-painted in Ricco Deruta, Biordi's most popular pattern — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era. Because the bottle stays out on the counter rather than tucked in a cupboard, it earns its place as both a useful object and a visual one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso works as a small decanter for vinegar or any pourable liquid, or as a stem vase for a single flower between meals. Pairs naturally with Ricco Deruta dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive oil bottle \/ small decanter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) with stainless steel pour spout\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommassini\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta — Renaissance blues, yellows, and greens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renaissance-era Deruta tradition, traced from Perugino's 16th-century frescos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ricco Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware — and Deruta's most celebrated design. The pattern can be traced to Perugino's frescoes from the 16th century, and is hand-painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Tommassini is a family-owned workshop — father, wife, and son working together — that produces hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper and salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it block light from the olive oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — unlike a clear glass bottle, the ceramic body is opaque, which protects extra-virgin olive oil from light degradation. Olive oil keeps better when stored away from direct light, which is one of the practical reasons traditional Italian kitchens use ceramic oil bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash recommended. Combined ceramic-and-steel pieces shouldn't go in the dishwasher — the heat and detergents can damage the join between the ceramic body and the steel pour spout over time, even though the ceramic itself is dishwasher safe in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Ricco Deruta is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a hand-painted Italian olive oil bottle is a classic registry gift because it earns its place on the counter every day. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. 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. 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicco Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — This is Biordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware. The design on this majolica pottery can be traced from Perugino's frescos from the 16th century, and is hailed as Deruta's most celebrated design. The Ricco Deruta design is masterfully hand-painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era. It has been Biordi's undisputed best-selling Italian pottery and majolica for over 60 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTommassini workshop, Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tommassini is a family-owned workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Father, wife, and son work together creating hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders, salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. 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The craftsmanship these Italian Ceramic pieces will be a distinctive Majolica treasure heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTommassini is a family owned workshop in the hills of Deruta. 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A working precision tool for the kitchen — a hand-painted ceramic body combined with a fine-mist stainless steel sprayer for even, drizzle-free dosing of olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for cooks who want precision and control: ideal for drizzling, roasting, grilling, baking, finishing dishes, or seasoning pans. The fine-mist sprayer reduces oil use without sacrificing coverage, which makes it a quietly health-conscious tool in addition to a beautiful one. Also works with soy sauce, vinegar, infused water, or even fragrance — anything you want to dispense in a controlled mist rather than a pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Peacock pattern is part of the Eugenio Collection — the design language of master Deruta artisan \u003cstrong\u003eEugenio Ricciarelli\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for his hues of blue and geometric compositions. Pairs naturally with the Peacock Blue pepper grinder and the rest of the Eugenio Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive oil spray \/ mister dispenser (refillable)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica ceramic body + stainless steel fine-mist sprayer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommassini\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Peacock — hues-of-blue geometric design from the Eugenio Collection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eugenio Ricciarelli, master Deruta artisan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drizzling, roasting, grilling, baking, finishing, seasoning pans — olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual dispenser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does an olive oil spray dispenser do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt delivers a fine, even mist of oil rather than a pour. That gives precision and control — even coverage for roasting and grilling, less oil per dose for finishing or seasoning pans, no drips. Many cooks find they use noticeably less oil overall, which is the practical health benefit of switching from pour bottle to spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else can I put in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSoy sauce, vinegar, water, infused oils, or even fragrance. 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Eugenio is known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, and his dinnerware repertoire spans 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo is this piece made by Eugenio Ricciarelli?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Blue Peacock pattern is associated with the Eugenio Collection. This specific kitchen utility piece — a fine-mist oil dispenser — is produced for Biordi at the Tommassini workshop, the family workshop in the hills of Deruta that specializes in functional pieces (grinders, utensils, oil bottles). 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