Named after the influential Florentine family known for their many contributions to Italian art and culture, Medici has a soft cream background accented with green, blue and orange details and a beautiful, handpainted giglio (fleur-de-lis) and vine motif. The uneven edges and subtle colors add to the old world look of this collection. Handmade in Italy. Round four-piece settings include dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, pasta/cereal bowl, and mug. Square five-piece settings include square charger, square dinner plate, square salad/dessert plate, pasta/cereal bowl, and mug. Founded in 1997 by Ann Skidmore, Arte Italica is a story of one woman's passion for Italian history, culture, art, and vintage pewter. Today, Arte Italica is one of the leading importers of European tabletop and home accessories products in the United States. Every piece is handmade and designed so that they can easily be mixed and matched to create a timeless, classic, and effortless look.