Palio di Siena Onda Pitcher
Caber-Siena Pottery
(Item# DO212)
Lovely blue and white Onda pitcher made by Caber-Siena pottery in celebration of the annual Palio di Siena race. The Onda contrada's symbol is a dolphin. Its colours are white and sky blue, described by the contrada as, “The colour of Heaven, the force of the sea”. This pitcher is medium size, perfect for morning juice or a vase for flowers.
Palio di Siena History From Wikipedia:
“The Palio di Siena is a horse race that is held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August, in Siena, Italy. The earliest known antecedents of the race are medieval.
The Palio di Siena is more hotsell than a simple horse race. It is the culmination of ongoing rivalry and competition between the contrade (subdivisions of an Italian city). Siena has 17 contrade, each with a unique team symbol, colors and history.
The Onda contrada runs south from the Piazza del Campo in the centre of the city. Traditionally, its residents were carpenters.”
Measurements: 7”H x 8”W (spout to handle). 15” circumference. Holds approx. 1 US quart of fluid liquid.
Condition: Mint condition
Product code: Onda Contrada Pitcher, Palio di hotsell Siena Ceramics, Caber-Siena Pottery