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The tray is inscribed in Italian with a traditional proverb — \u003cem\u003e\"L'importante è la salute\"\u003c\/em\u003e — which translates to \u003cstrong\u003e\"What matters is health\"\u003c\/strong\u003e or, more loosely, \u003cem\u003e\"Good health comes first.\"\u003c\/em\u003e This is one of the most quoted phrases in Italian everyday speech, used at meals, at toasts, and as a closing benediction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4\" × 4\" × 0.5\", the tray is sized as a coin dish, ring dish, candle base, or small countertop accent — not a serving piece. It's made of hand-painted majolica from Castelli, the historic ceramic town in the Abruzzo region perched on a ridge of the Apennines beneath the Gran Sasso mountain. Castelli has its own distinct ceramic tradition (distinct from Deruta further north), and Antonio's work carries it forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on an entry console as a key tray, in a bathroom as a ring or earring dish, on a kitchen windowsill as a small reminder, or at a place setting as a name card holder. A favorite under-$25 Italian gift — meaningful, made-in-Italy, and small enough to mail. One of a series of Italian Proverb Trays in this format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" wide × 4\" deep × 0.5\" high\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castelli, Abruzzo, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio Di Francesco (IDEART)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProverb:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eL'importante è la salute\u003c\/em\u003e — \"What matters is health\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash recommended · Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth · Not dishwasher recommended · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the proverb mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiterally: \"What matters is health.\" In everyday Italian usage it's an all-purpose blessing — said at meals, at toasts, after sneezes, and as a way of putting smaller worries in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSmall — 4 inches square and only half an inch high. A coin dish, ring dish, or small accent, not a serving piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Castelli?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA hilltop town in the Abruzzo region of central Italy, on a ridge of the Apennines beneath the Gran Sasso mountain. Castelli has its own ceramic tradition, separate from Deruta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Antonio Di Francesco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Castelli artisan who works directly with the local volcanic-clay tradition. His IDEART workshop produces a series of proverb trays, each with a different Italian saying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot intended for food contact. Use as a small decorative tray, coin dish, ring dish, or candle base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there other proverbs in the series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — this is Proverb Tray #11. Biordi carries other numbers in the series.\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 Castelli, 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\u003eCastelli, precariously perched on a capricious ridge of the Apennines. In the shadow of Gran Sasso works Antonio Di Francesco, shaping the same earth that occasionally wobbles his wheel and studio. 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What collectors call \"Pia's Red\" is the result of a great deal of professional glazing skill; Pia developed it over twenty years ago and it has become a recognized contemporary Deruta design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eight-sided serving piece — a traditional Italian shape that reads as more formal than a round platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Umbria, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pia Formato (and studio)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricamo Rosso\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe top rack on a gentle cycle (hand-wash for longest life) · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual piece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoordinates with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other Pia Formato pieces in the same pattern; the gold detailing also reads well alongside FIMA's classic Deruta lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ricamo Rosso?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRicamo Rosso is Pia Formato's signature Deruta pattern — a vivid red ground with dense gold scrollwork. The deep, true red is the result of professional glazing skill and is famously called \"Pia's Red.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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\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 (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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomization 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. 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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. 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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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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. 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At 14\" diameter and just 1\" deep, this is a low-profile flat tray — designed to present, not contain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tray is made of high-fired Italian stoneware with hand-applied glaze fired at 1240°C. Available in six colorways: Coconut Cream, Cocoa Powder, Blue Wheat, Grey Salt, Sage Leaf, and Fennel Pollen. The shallow form makes it the most flexible serving piece in the collection — the kind of tray that comes out for whatever the table needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for pizza service, a flatbread or focaccia, an antipasti spread, cheese and charcuterie, dessert plating, or as a tray for bringing drinks or condiments to the table. Dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe. 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Standard Raffaellesco (gold dragon with gold-and-blue scrollwork) is produced by FIMA and other Deruta workshops, but the red \"Rosso\" version is Pia's own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Raffaellesco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Standard Raffaellesco uses gold and blue scrollwork around the dragon. Raffaellesco Rosso swaps that out for Pia's signature red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Ricamo Rosso?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Ricamo Rosso is the pure red-and-gold scrollwork pattern Pia is best known for. Raffaellesco Rosso adds the golden dragon at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Pia Formato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Deruta master glazer known for technical precision and uncommonly vibrant color. 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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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The Elephant is rectangular (better for narrow surfaces); the Jungle and Giraffe trays are round and square respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes for dry food, finger foods, espresso, and similar service. Avoid cutting directly on it or placing very wet or hot food in prolonged direct contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — lacquered wood is wipe-clean only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Italy, by Ortigia Sicilia — founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend.\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 Sicily, 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. 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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\u003eOrtigia Sicilia is a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend. The luxurious range of scented products is formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation — Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and others left their mark. 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Generously sized, it’s ideal for serving tea, cocktails, and desserts—or showcasing perfumes and coffee table accents. Its sturdy frame ensures both beauty and practicality\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"665\" data-start=\"553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"553\"\u003eVersatile Décor \u0026amp; Gift Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"586\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBeyond utility, the Mosaico Tray serves as a stunning decorative piece. 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The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as “la Sicilia Orientale” because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation. It has been fought over and colonised: Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Angevins, Aragonese and Bourbons all left their mark. Examples are found throughout the island. 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Measuring 10\" x 10\" x 1\", its glossy surface beautifully highlights rich blue tones, making it a standout piece in any space.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eSleek \u0026amp; Functional Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDesigned to serve—whether it’s tea, cocktails, or sweet pastries (\"dolce\")—this lacquered tray combines aesthetic elegance with practical durability. 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The Jungle pattern is the most-recognized of the Ortigia tray line, with the moody black ground making the painted color pop. Each tray is hand-finished, so subtle differences in lacquer depth and color saturation are part of the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tray measures 16\" diameter × 2\" deep and is built of lacquered wood (not ceramic). The high-gloss surface protects the painted design and gives the tray a striking, almost mirror-like presence on a coffee table or sideboard. Lacquer is wipe-clean and durable enough for everyday serving, but the tray is decorative-first — it earns its place as much by sitting out as by being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a round serving tray for espresso, aperitivo, or appetizers; as a vanity tray for perfumes (a natural pairing with Ortigia's scented line); or as a styled accent on a coffee table, ottoman, or entry console. 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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 beautifully crafted octagonal tray features delicate green florals, swirling botanical scrolls, and clean Italian lines—bringing a fresh, modern expression to centuries-old maiolica artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eEach mug is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003ehand-painted by master artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e, making every piece unique. Lightweight yet durable, it’s the perfect tray for appetizers. 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The red version is the warmer, more energetic of the two 16\" Jungle colorways — same pattern as the black, but reading more festive and Sicilian-warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tray measures 16\" diameter × 2\" deep, built of lacquered wood (not ceramic), finished with a high-gloss surface. Each piece is hand-finished, so subtle differences in lacquer depth and color saturation are part of the look. The wipe-clean lacquer is durable enough for everyday serving, but the tray earns its place equally well as a styled decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a round serving tray for espresso, aperitivo, or appetizers; as a vanity tray for perfumes; or as a styled accent on a coffee table, ottoman, console, or sideboard. 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