Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Scalloped Shallow Bowl with Handles by Eugenio Ricciarelli

DESCRIPTION

A large hand-painted majolica scalloped shallow bowl with sculpted handles, made in Deruta by master artisan Eugenio Ricciarelli. 15 inches by 12 inches, with a hand-shaped wavy scalloped rim and two pulled handles. A serious statement piece — the kind of vessel that sits as the centerpiece of a sideboard or holiday table. Painted in Eugenio’s familiar palette of deep blues and gold.

Every line is painted freehand without the spolvero (dusting) technique used for reproduction, so each bowl is genuinely one-of-a-kind. The scalloped edge and handles are shaped by hand before glazing; slight variation between scallops and minor asymmetry in the handles is intrinsic to the form.

Use it as a centerpiece fruit bowl, a shallow serving bowl for salads or pasta, or as a major standalone display piece. A truly heirloom-quality wedding, anniversary, or significant-occasion gift.

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.

Specifications

Dimensions: 15″ × 12″ with hand-shaped scalloped edge and sculpted handles
Material: Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
Made in: Deruta, Italy
Artisan: Eugenio Ricciarelli
Pattern: One of Eugenio’s signature designs in deep blues and gold
Care: Hand-wash recommended · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe (lead-free glaze)
Sold as: Individual; one-of-a-kind hand-painted piece
Availability: In stock and ready to ship.

Questions buyers ask

What is a scalloped edge?
A hand-shaped wavy rim, made by hand-tooling the soft clay before glazing. It softens the visual line of the bowl and is a traditional decorative detail on Deruta ceremonial pieces.

What can I use it for?
Centerpiece fruit bowl, shallow serving for pasta or salad, or a major standalone display piece on a console or sideboard.

How do I special-order this?
Call Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or email [email protected]. Lead time is 3–6 months.

Will it match other Eugenio pieces?
Yes — Eugenio’s full range shares a palette and reads as a coordinated collection.

Is it food safe?
Yes — lead-free, food-safe majolica glaze.

Is this a good Christmas gift?
Yes. A hand-painted scalloped bowl by Eugenio Ricciarelli in Deruta is a centerpiece that comes out for Christmas dinner every year and holds fruit on the sideboard the rest of the time. 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.

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

Eugenio Ricciarelli is one of the most beloved artisans in Deruta. Eugenio began working at 13 in a painting factory. He then became an apprentice for the esteemed Franco Mari, eventually running Franco Mari’s studio for many years. Eugenio, known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, produces his works in 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs. They are available by “special order” in any of his patterns, dish size, mug, goblet or cup and saucer set you choose. We recommend mixing different patterns when collecting these plates. Typically, allow Eugenio 3 to 6 months to complete your special orders – as each piece is made for you, and can also be personalized with your name and/or the occasion.