This mug is handmade, glazed in the iconic style of oil and water which symbolizes the union of opposites like Venus and Mars, a Lucretian concept at the heart of Rome’s inception. It fuses the Italian Renaissance in sculptural symbology and idyllic beauty in the frescoes of comedy and tragedy. The soft pink inside represents flesh-tones of anatomical mastery, reminiscent of the artist who reached out his finger and breathed life into his art. The overall design captures the human struggle between ideals and reality, to reconcile suffering with inner beauty and the illusion of artistic impression with the elevation of the soul.

Each mug is handmade with 18k gold detailing. They are individually crafted at the Maiuri studio as one-of-a-kind pieces, with variations in glaze, color, and artistic impression. The images provided are representative of and comparably similar to the wares available for purchase.