Lemon Dish
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Italian faience dish from Caja Company featuring hand-painted lemons and functional holes in the design. Each dish is unique due to the hand-painting.
Perfect for
- Serving olives for aperitivo, allowing brine to drip through the holes
- On the kitchen counter for garlic and ginger, promoting air circulation
- In the windowsill with small herb pots — the dish works as a decorative saucer
Specifications
- Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm
- Material: Italian faience
- Finish: Hand-painted lemons
- Design detail: Holes in the lemon motif
- Manufacturer: Caja Company
- Variation: Color shades vary due to hand-painting
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This dish is made of Italian faience — a type of ceramic fired at a lower temperature than stoneware, giving it its characteristic light surface. Each lemon is hand-painted, so color shades vary from piece to piece. The holes in the lemon motif are not only decorative: they make the dish suitable for serving olives, nuts, or berries where liquid can drip through. Caja Company collaborates with traditional Italian ceramic workshops.
Care and maintenance
Hand washing is recommended to preserve the hand-painted details. Avoid dishwashers and abrasive sponges, as the faience glaze is more delicate than stoneware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between faience and stoneware dishes?
Faience is fired at a lower temperature (around 1000°C) than stoneware (1200-1300°C), resulting in a lighter, more porous surface. Faience is lighter and often features more detailed hand-painting but is also more fragile than stoneware.
Can the lemon dish withstand hot dishes?
Faience can handle warm dishes, but avoid placing it directly from the fridge into a hot oven, as temperature changes can cause the glaze to crack. It is best suited for serving at room temperature or gently warmed dishes.
Why does the dish have holes in the lemons?
The holes are both functional and decorative. They make the dish suitable for serving foods with liquid (olives, berries, marinated vegetables), allowing excess brine to drip through while creating an airy, sculptural look.
Is the hand-painted lemon dish a good hostess gift?
Yes, it is a practical and personal hostess gift for dinner parties. It’s compact enough to wrap beautifully, has a Mediterranean vibe, and can be used both for serving and as kitchen decoration. Consider pairing it with a bottle of quality olive oil.
Does the dish come from a specific region in Italy?
Caja Company works with traditional ceramic workshops in Italy where faience craftsmanship has centuries-old traditions. The exact origin varies, but the hand-painting follows classic Italian ceramic techniques with vibrant colors and fruit motifs.
Questions?
Do you have questions about a product, your order, or something else entirely? Then don't hesitate to contact us! 🙌🏼
Phone: +45 4062 7035
Email: dinna@dimsstudio.dk
Instagram: @dimsstudiodk
Handmade & unique product
Most of my products are handmade or hand-painted. This means that there may be variations in color, finish, and minor imperfections. These variations are a natural part of the handmade look and make each product unique. Minor differences are therefore not considered defects.
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