 Italian legend honors the lowly barnyard rooster with a special place in history. During the Middle Ages, in the city of Florence, the local noble family decided to celebrate the harvest by hosting a great feast for everyone. In a nearby city, the rival noble family heard of this feast and hatched a sinister plot to assassinate the eldest son of their archenemy.
The assassins would enter Florence during the wee morning hours after the feast while everyone was sleeping soundly, (thanks to wine and a bowl of pasta, no doubt). After accomplishing their mission, they would then make their escape quickly and quietly with no one aware of anything.
It was not to be, however. Darkness fell after the feast; the group of assassins entered the gates of Florence without incident and found everyone sleeping deeply. They began to sneak through the city, looking for their victim when all of a sudden they were greeted by the loud cries of the roosters housed within the city walls. The assassins had encountered a most unlikely protector of Florence's noble family.
The entire town was awakened, including the eldest son. The group of assassins was captured and jailed. To honor his protectors, the noble son commissioned a work to immortalize his salvation from certain death.
The rooster pitcher forever honors the events of long ago and will bring good fortune to those who give it a prominent place in their home. In the finest tradition cherish your rooster for years to come!
These hand painted rooster pitchers are Italian ceramics from Deruta. Please select the pattern and size you wish in your order. Large 25cm Medium 22cm Small 16cm
Price: $51.20
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