Description: This unique handpainted mug is a beautiful tribute to the Palio di Siena event. The mug features the colors black, white, and yellow, with a wolf design representing the Lupa Contrada model. The vintage mug is made of porcelain ceramic and was crafted in Italy using the pottery technique. The finish of the mug is glossy, and it has a backstamp painted on it. This original item is a great addition to your collection and can be used as a decorative piece or for your morning coffee. In the Middle Ages, Siena was partitioned into 17 neighborhoods. Each one was represented by an unique emblem and a colorful banner. These neighborhoods developed a tradition of fierce rivalry that continues today as the Palio, a competitive bareback horse race that takes place on July 2 and August 16 every year in the city's main piazza Piazza del Campo. Lupa is situated to the north of the Piazza del Campo. Traditionally, the residents of Lupa were bakers. Lupa's symbol is a female wolf nursing twins. Its colors are black and white, trimmed with orange. The she-wolf of this contrada refers to the legend that Siena was founded by Senius and Aschius, the sons of Remus, who were raised by a wolf. Because of this, Lupa's sister city is Rome. I also don't like to pay lots of shipping costs for small items! Check out my other auctions as I will happily combine shipping costs with other items - just ask for combined shipping BEFORE paying! The small print: From a non-smoking home - will happily combine shipping with other purchases (SO PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS!) and only charge shipping costs based on what the USPS charges me (I hate paying for shipping too!) - I reuse and recycle packing materials so I don’t pass those costs on to you, and promise to pack your items well! Please note that most of the items I sell are vintage or previously owned (unless noted otherwise) - expect some wear as these items are not new, but still very wearable or usable! If you are unhappy, please let me know so I can make it right before you leave any negative feedback... I want you to be happy with your purchases! :)
Price: 34.95 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-26T21:30:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Coffee Mug
Color: Multicolor
Set Includes: Mug
