Oven Tray Blue Arabesque | from 25cm to 37cm
Bettini Deruta | Hand-Painted Deruta Ceramic / Majolica Oven Dish featuring the timeless and elegant Blue Arabesque (Arabesque) pattern.
100% Made in Italy, the excellence of Umbrian tradition at the service of your kitchen. This artistic baking dish is ideal for fat-free cooking and doubles as a sophisticated serving platter, bringing the elegance of fine art pottery directly from the oven to your table.
Deruta Ceramic / Majolica Oven Baking Dish | Blue Arabesque Decor
Discover the pleasure of cooking with the Blue Arabesque Baking Dish by Bettini Deruta. This Deruta ceramic creation is not just a high-performance oven tool, but a hand-painted centerpiece for your table. Its refined aesthetic makes it perfect as a serving dish for both first and second courses, maintaining food temperature with the classic elegance of traditional cobalt blue.
The Art of the Blue Arabesque Pattern
The Blue Arabesco decor represents the most iconic and celebrated style of our production. Characterized by the typical stylized bird and delicate floral scrollwork, it is painted in a deep, intense cobalt blue—the historical pigment of Deruta majolica. Each piece is brush-painted by our master artisans, ensuring a chromatic depth that enhances the visual presentation of your food, turning every recipe into a gourmet visual experience.
Versatility, Dimensions, and Performance
Our majolica oven dish is available in three formats to cover every culinary and space requirement:
- Single Portion: Cm 25x15x6H (9.84" x 5.91" x 2.36" H) – Ideal for individual portions or delicious appetizers.
- Rectangular: Cm 37x22x7.5H (14.57" x 8.66" x 2.95" H) – The generous size for classic lasagnas and Sunday roasts.
- Square: Cm 27x22x7.5H (10.63" x 8.66" x 2.95" H) – Great for vegetable gratins and baked desserts.
- Healthy Cooking: The high-density food-grade glaze is ideal for fat-free cooking, allowing for healthy meals that do not alter natural flavors.
Technical Specifications and Quality
- 100% Deruta Craftsmanship – Shaped and decorated by hand in our historic workshops in Umbria, Italy.
- Certified Safety – We exclusively use Lead-Free glazes and colors, guaranteeing maximum non-toxicity.
- Superior Hygiene – The vitrified surface prevents the absorption of fats and odors, making cleaning quick and safe, even in the dishwasher.
- Bettini Quality – An authentic piece of Deruta pottery destined to last over time.
Usage Warnings and Maintenance (Thermal Shock)
To preserve the beauty and structure of your baking dish, strictly avoid thermal shocks:
- No temperature spikes – Do not move the dish from cold to very hot (e.g., from the refrigerator to a preheated oven).
- No direct flame – Never use on gas burners or induction hobs; for oven or microwave use only.
- No icy liquids – Do not pour water or cold liquids when the dish is piping hot.
- Safe cooling – Do not place the hot dish on cold marble or wet surfaces; always use a trivet.