Vintage Siena Italy
Pottery Faience Palio Contrada Ceramic Pitcher Aquila Eagle
It is hand painted with
rich, vibrant colors and with the banner of the Aquila contrada. Excellent condition -- no damage or repairs. 6.5"
tall; about 40 oz.
Signed on bottom:
Siena.
The 'Palio di Siena'
is a tournament which replicates a medieval horse race which is run twice year,
during the summer season, in the city of Siena, located in the beautiful
Tuscany region. The race takes its name 'Palio' from the Italian word
which means 'banner'. The richly decorated Palio Banner is the prize given to
the winning 'Contrada' (District) of the race. There are 17 of the Palio's
'Contrada' that compete against each other twice a year in the months of July
and August and each one has a distinctive Insignia.
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