Turkey Platter and Gravy Boat with Saucer

Start a New Tradition. Serve this year’s turkey and gravy on these casually elegant Umbrian Ceramic Serving Pieces. Graceful examples of the generations-old art of majolica, each is hand formed and sumptuously hand painted. The Turkey Platter—pre-garnished with colorful fruits and vegetables—depicts an idyllic scene as evocative of the American countryside as the Italian one that inspired it. The coordinating Gravy Boat with Saucer feature elegant fruit motifs. True heirlooms-in-waiting, each is handmade in Italy.  Platter, 21"l. x 15"w.; Gravy Boat with Saucer, 6"w. x 9.5"l.

Museum Provenance

With global roots, Thanksgiving celebrations reflect our unique American heritages. Set the stage for magical feasts with a new reference for artisan recipes and these handmade decorative accessories—some with a delightful Italian accent. Carefully selected for their beauty, their craftsmanship and their sense of tradition, each curated piece is inspired by holdings in our National Museum of American History’s Division of Domestic Life.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.