This cup and saucer captures the essence of fire and ice reminiscent of winter in the southern alps; the gold depicting the fire of the gods falling upon a snow-drenched mid-realm, symbolic of the wonders and mysteries recorded by the ancients, like the northern lights seen as far as Rome, molten shivers from the Vesuvian eruption, or sun-lit Tuscan showers without a cloud in the sky. It represents the paradox of the human question and the dichotomy of counter-balance; the Socratic quest for understanding in a world of opposites.

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.