Raffaellesco Rosso Octagonal Bowl

Add a striking touch of Italian artistry to your table with this Raffaellesco Rosso Octagonal Bowl, a beautifully hand-painted piece inspired by the legendary Renaissance designs of Deruta. Featuring bold red panels, golden flourishes, and the iconic Raffaellesco dragon motif—symbol of good fortune and gentle winds—this bowl is a timeless celebration of Italian heritage.

The unique octagonal shape creates architectural elegance while providing excellent versatility for everyday use. Generously sized and beautifully deep, this bowl is ideal for salads, pasta, fruit, vegetables, bread, or as a decorative centerpiece on your table or countertop.

Each bowl is individually painted by skilled Italian artisans, making every piece truly one-of-a-kind and heirloom-worthy.

Key Features

Authentic hand-painted Italian ceramic in the Raffaellesco Rosso motif

Octagonal design with vibrant red, gold, teal, and blue detailing

Versatile shape perfect for salads, pasta, fruit, or display

Traditional maiolica craftsmanship using centuries-old techniques

Collectible heirloom quality—a standout for gifting or home décor

A stunning accent for Italian kitchens, holiday tables, and everyday dining

Why You’ll Love It

The Raffaellesco Rosso Octagonal Bowl brings elegance, color, and meaning to your home—combining functional serveware with the unmistakable spirit of Italian artistry.

In old town of Deruta, nestled on the hilltop, stands Pia’s ceramic shop. Inside, Pia Formato, a master glazer known for her grand technical grasp, innovative designs and uncommonly vibrant colors, began twenty years ago with her interpretation of Eugenio’s geometric patterns. What has now become known as “Pia’s Red” is a vibrant red that results from a great deal of professional glazing skill. Pia’s patient endeavor showcased in all her works bring any table, any room and a mere meal to an occasion.

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.