DESCRIPTION Biordi's bestselling Italian dinner plate, hand-painted in Deruta by the FIMA workshop. The Ricco Deruta pattern is the most celebrated design from the town of Deruta — a Renaissance composition of cobalt blue, gold, and green leaves and rosettes, derived from a 16th-century fresco by the painter Perugino. Each plate is painted by a single artisan, so no two are identical. Biordi has imported this pattern from FIMA since the 1960s. This is the 11-inch dinner plate in the Full Design variant — the complete, edge-to-edge version of the pattern. (A Simplified version, with the pattern concentrated at the rim, is sold separately.) The plate is made of tin-glazed earthenware — known as majolica (Italian: maiolica) — fired at a moderate temperature and hand-glazed before painting, which gives Deruta ceramics their characteristic soft sheen and slight surface irregularities. Small variations in color, line, and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects. Use it as the dinner plate in a Deruta place setting, paired with the matching Ricco salad plate and pasta bowl. It mixes with other classic Deruta patterns — Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato — so collectors often build a service of three from multiple patterns. It is heirloom-quality and intended to last for generations with care. Specifications Dimensions: 11" diameter Material: Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) Made in: Deruta, Italy Workshop: FIMA Pattern: Ricco Deruta — cobalt blue, gold, and green Renaissance leaves and rosettes, derived from a 16th-century Perugino fresco Mixes with: Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, Bordato Care: Dishwasher safe (top rack recommended) · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe · Hand-wash recommended for longevity · Not for use with boiling liquids or freezing temperatures Sold as: Individual plate Questions buyers ask Is this dishwasher safe? Yes — top rack is recommended to preserve the hand-painted finish over time. Many collectors hand-wash to be safe. Is it microwave or oven safe? No. Majolica is tin-glazed earthenware and is not designed for microwave or oven use, or for boiling and freezing temperatures. Is it food safe? Yes. Biordi's Deruta ceramics are produced for daily dining and use lead-free glazes that meet US food-safety standards. What's the difference between Full Design and Simplified? The Full Design covers the entire face of the plate edge-to-edge. The Simplified version places the pattern only at the rim, leaving the center plain — a quieter look that pairs well with the Full Design in the same setting. Can I mix Ricco Deruta with other patterns? Yes — Ricco mixes with Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato. Collectors regularly build a place setting using three different patterns from this group. Is it really hand-painted in Italy? Yes. Each plate is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, the town in Umbria that has produced majolica continuously since the 13th century. Biordi imports directly from FIMA and has carried this pattern for over sixty years. Is this a good Italian wedding gift? Yes — 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. Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift? Yes. 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. Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers? Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" 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. Can this be customized or personalized? 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 [email protected]. Artisan Story Ricco Deruta - This is Biordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware. This design on the 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. When you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware and Ceramics you can mix these patterns with the other designs from the city of Deruta including: Raffaellesco, Antico Deruta, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster and Bordato. Each piece of our Majolica pottery is one of a kind and these Biordi dishes will all look great together!
