Ricco Deruta Maiolica Sugar Bowl

Name: Ricco Deruta Maiolica Sugar Bowl
Brand: Italian Cookshop Ltd
SKU: MODSBRD
Price: 38.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£38.00

An exquisite piece of Maiolica pottery featuring the renaissance Ricco Deruta design on this dainty sugar bowl. A charming piece of pottery for your table.

The Ricco or 'rich' design dates back to the 16th century and was inspired by Pietro Perugino the famous Renaissance painter. Created in Deruta using royal blues, golds and emerald greens, it consists of scrolls, flowers, acanthus leaves and other flourishes to build up this rich decorative pattern.

This sugar bowl was made in Deruta using Italian clay, it is carefully prepared and shaped by hand using a potter's wheel or mould to form the item. The raw clay item is left to air-dry for 20 days before being fired at over 1000°C and left to cool in the kiln for over 24 hours to produce the porous 'biscuitware'.

The next step in this highly complex process is to coat the 'biscuitware' in a mineral glaze to make the piece impermeable and to produce a gleaming white background. Traditionally tin was used as the glaze.

Once the glaze has dried the item is ready for painting. Each piece of earthenware is hand painted by a skilled painter using their steady hand and generations of experience to produce the vibrant and eye catching designs. The finished painted pieces are then glazed and fired for a second time at over 900°C. The heat changes the paint's colours on the pottery to reveal its final transformation.

This time consuming production method and beautiful designs make Deruta pottery unique, rare and precious.

Dishwasher safe. Do not use in the microwave.

Each piece due to its handmade nature has imperfections, which are a sign of authenticity, adding to its overall beauty and artisanal quality.

Dimensions

Height: 9cm

Width: 6.5cm

Depth: 7cm

Material and Care

Deruta Ceramic

100% food safe. Dishwasher safe but hand wash to preserve longevity and finish.

Made in Italy

Delivery & Returns

Shipping rates & delivery estimates

Shipping is Free for UK Orders over £75.

DOMESTIC (UK) SHIPPING

Courier	Estimated delivery time from dispatch	Shipment cost
RM Tracked 48	2-3 working days	FREE for orders Over £75
Royal Mail 2^nd Class / Evri Standard	2-5 working days	£3.95
Royal Mail 1^st Class / Evri Next Day	1-2 working days	£4.50
Royal Mail Tracked 48	2-3 working days	£5.25
Royal Mail Tracked 24	1-2 working days	£6.25
Express Next Day courier	Next working day (if ordered by 12pm on a working day)*	£10.00

Please view our Delivery Policy for further information on shipping and transit times.

* Residents of Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands of Scotland: Please note that next day delivery service using the Express service is not guaranteed to these areas, or may incur an additional cost. In this circumstance, please enquire with us before proceeding with your purchase.

Residents of Channel Islands and Isle of Man: We can post most orders using Royal Mail. However, for large orders or individual large items in an order, this may not be possible due to postal size restrictions. In this eventuality we will contact you with further options.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

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Courier	Estimated delivery time from dispatch	Shipment cost
Royal Mail International Tracked	5-10 working days	Varies by weight
UPS / FedEx	2-3 working days	Varies by weight

Please note:

International shipping costs do not include customs duties or import taxes in the destination country.

Due to shipping restrictions, we are unable to send a few of our very large and heavy items overseas. Please see individual product descriptions for exceptions.

USA Customers Tariff Information:

From 29th August 2025, the 'De Minimis' tariff exception on goods valued up to $800 imported into the USA has been removed. Most goods entering the USA will now be subject to tariffs, whose amount will vary depending on the country in which the goods were made.

As all our items are made in Italy, the USA has set an import tariff rate of 15% on these goods (as it a member state of the EU). Shipments to USA are made by either UPS or FedEx, and any tariffs plus handling fees are paid by you to the courier directly, which they will invoice you for.

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Returns

FREE 30 day returns for UK orders, some product exclusions apply. For more information, see our Returns Policy.

Packaging

What's inside?
A sneak peek to show you how we package up our parcels.

Each item is scrutinised before being sent. We only send items that reach our quality standards. Wooden items, such as handles, might feel a bit rough from the manufacturer. Our team in the UK hand sand some of these items to make sure the item is at its best.

We hand wrap delicate items before sending them to you to ensure they are protected and reach you in perfect condition. We don't believe in excessive packaging and believe the tools speak for themselves.

We hope to do our bit for the environment and reduce plastic waste. Most of our packaging is paper based and is non-laminated, which can be easily recycled or composted at home.

We aim to reuse materials and packaging where possible and this is usually the only plastic you will find in your parcel. This plastic protection can also be recycled.

Why Shop with Italian Cookshop?

Established in 2013, Italian Cookshop is a small, independent family run business. Visit our about us page to find out more.
Huge range of specialist Italian kitchenware, 100% made in Italy all in one place.
Excellent customer service with expert knowledge of the products we sell and happy to answer all of your questions and queries. Get in touch by phone or email.
Orders are carefully packed in sustainable, recyclable or compostable packaging and quality controlled before being shipped.
Free returns for UK customers.
Our passion and dedication to healthy living, home cooked food and the Mediterranean diet.
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