Limited Edition Gravy Boat

This limited-edition gravy boat is hand-painted in Deruta, Italy by the Maioliche Originali Deruta (M.O.D.) workshop, exclusively for Biordi Art Imports. Blue grapes, a ripe pomegranate, and green leaves are painted on a cream body, finished with a warm orange rim and a curved handle. It sits on a matching underplate that catches drips at the table.

It is made to go with the Limited Edition Oval Turkey Platter, painted by the same workshop in the same harvest colors. Together they set the Thanksgiving table, and the gravy boat stays in use all year for sauces, dressings, and warm butter.

For Christmas. An authentic Italian Christmas gift, hand-painted in Deruta, Italy. It brings the gravy to the Christmas table with the holiday roast and becomes part of the family's holiday set.

The 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.

Dimensions: 10" x 6"
Material: Hand-painted Italian majolica (glazed earthenware)
Made in: Deruta, Umbria, Italy
Workshop: Maioliche Originali Deruta (M.O.D.)
Pattern: Harvest — blue grapes, pomegranate, and leaves with an orange rim
Heritage: Deruta majolica tradition, Biordi Art Imports limited edition
Care: Dishwasher safe · Food safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe
Sold as: Gravy boat with matching underplate
Mixes with: Limited Edition Oval Turkey Platter (M.O.D.); Deruta harvest and fruit patterns

Does the gravy boat come with the underplate?
Yes. The gravy boat sits on a matching hand-painted underplate that catches drips and protects the tablecloth.

Does this match the turkey platter?
Yes. It is painted by the same M.O.D. workshop in Deruta with the same harvest fruit and colors as the Limited Edition Oval Turkey Platter.

Can I warm gravy in it?
No. Majolica is not microwave or oven safe. Heat the gravy on the stove, then pour it into the gravy boat to serve. Warming the gravy boat with hot water first helps keep the gravy warm.

Is this a good Thanksgiving hostess gift?
Yes. A hand-painted gravy boat from Deruta, Italy is a gift the host will use every Thanksgiving. Call us at (415) 392-8096 to confirm delivery timing for Thanksgiving.

Is this a good Christmas gift?
Yes. This is a limited-edition gravy boat hand-painted by the Maioliche Originali Deruta (M.O.D.) workshop in Deruta, Italy. It serves gravy alongside the Christmas roast and is used every holiday after. Order by December 15, 2026 for ground shipping in time for Christmas, or add Florentine gift wrap at checkout and we'll send it ready to give.

What's a good Christmas gift for someone who loves to cook?
A serving piece they will use with every holiday meal. This hand-painted gravy boat from Deruta, Italy is made exclusively for Biordi and pairs with the matching turkey platter for a complete holiday gift.

Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
Yes. A hand-painted Deruta gravy boat is a piece a couple will use at every holiday meal they host. Pair it with the matching turkey platter for a gift they will use for decades.

Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?
Yes. It is a practical, beautiful gift for a new home or for anyone hosting the holidays. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout and we'll send it ready to give.

Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946. We are a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the City of San Francisco declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" in 2021. We were voted Best Overall Retailer in the SF Bay Guardian Best of the Bay reader's poll five years in a row. We work directly with Italian artisans, including FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati, and many pieces, like this gravy boat, are made exclusively for Biordi.

Can this be customized or personalized?
This limited-edition gravy boat is sold as shown. Customization 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.

Harvest — A Biordi Art Imports limited edition, painted in the Deruta majolica tradition with the fruits of the Umbrian harvest to match the Harvest Turkey platter.

Maioliche Originali Deruta (M.O.D.), Deruta — Maioliche Originali Deruta (M.O.D.) in Deruta, Italy was started 65 years ago. Grazia and Ivan run the workshop today, and their father Antonio, in his late 80s, still comes to the workshop and paints daily. M.O.D. produces a wide variety of Italian ceramics, from classic tableware to vases, special pieces, and true art. Every majolica piece is hand-painted, and all pieces except tiles and dinner dishes (which are stamped to be uniform) are hand-thrown by artisans living in Deruta.

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

UPS Ground

Flat shipping charge of $10 for each shipment of merchandise under $100.00. For orders of $100.00 or more, shipping is 10% of the order total.

UPS Next Day Air

Flat shipping charge of $63 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 90% of the order total.

UPS 2-Day Priority (Rush Shipping)

Flat shipping charge of $42 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 60% of the order total. Note: This option is required for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.

USPS 3-Day Priority

Flat shipping charge of $21 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 30% of the order total.

International Shipments

Please contact us at customerservice@biordi.com or call us at (415) 392-8096 for quotes to ship internationally.

You will be charged a rate based on your delivery area, value and shipping preference. For items shipped via UPS, see below for information pricing information. Once the package is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information to track your package.