The Palio di Siena, known locally as Il Palio, is a horse race that is held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colors, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards. The winning horse is awarded a hand painted silk banner (the palio!), which is painted by a different artist specially for each race.
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3.5"H x 3"D (5"W with handle) The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Chiocciola (the Snail) Chiocciola; a snail and the initials of the Kings Umberto and Margherita. Contrade motto: “Con un passo lento e importante la chiocciola lascia il campo trionfare” – “With a slow and important step the snail leaves the field triumphing” -
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3.5"H x 3"D (5"W with handle) The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Tartuca (the Tortoise) Tartuca; a turtle, a savoian knot, and daisies. Contrade motto: “Accolgo con favore il potere e la costanza” – “I welcome power and constancy” -
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3.5"H x 3"D (5"W with handle) The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Istrice (the Crested Porcupine) Istrice; the crested porcupine sits upon a green patch of grass. Contrade motto: “Solo per la difesa I multa” – “Only for defense I stung”
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3.5"H x 3"D (5"W with handle) The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Civetta (the Little Owl) Civetta; a crowned owl sitting on a branch and the initials of the Kings Umberto and Margherita. Contrade motto: “Vedo nella notte” – “I see during the night”
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3.5"H x 3"D (5"W with handle) The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Torre (the Tower) Torre; represented by an elephant surmounted by a tower. Contrade motto: “Accanto al potere, la potenza” – “Beside the power, the potency”
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3.5"H x 3"D (5"W with handle) The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Giraffa (the Giraffe) Giraffa; a giraffe tethered by a human keeper and a scroll that reads “Umbertus I Dedit” (devoted). Contrade motto: “Più alto è il capo, maggiore la gloria” – “The higher the head, the higher the glory”
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6.5"D x 2.5"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Chiocciola (the Snail) Chiocciola; a snail and the initials of the Kings Umberto and Margherita. Contrade motto: “Con un passo lento e importante la chiocciola lascia il campo trionfare” – “With a slow and important step the snail leaves the field triumphing” -
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9.25"D x 1.25"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Civetta (the Little Owl) Civetta; a crowned owl sitting on a branch and the initials of the Kings Umberto and Margherita. Contrade motto: “Vedo nella notte” – “I see during the night” -
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6.5"D x 2.5"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Tartuca (the Tortoise) Tartuca; a turtle, a savoian knot, and daisies. Contrade motto: “Accolgo con favore il potere e la costanza” – “I welcome power and constancy” -
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6.5"D x 2.5"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Istrice (the Crested Porcupine) Istrice; the crested porcupine sits upon a green patch of grass. Contrade motto: “Solo per la difesa I multa” – “Only for defense I stung” -
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6.5"D x 2.5"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Torre (the Tower) Torre; represented by an elephant surmounted by a tower. Contrade motto: “Accanto al potere, la potenza” – “Beside the power, the potency” -
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6.5"D x 2.5"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Giraffa (the Giraffe) Giraffa; a giraffe tethered by a human keeper and a scroll that reads “Umbertus I Dedit” (devoted). Contrade motto: “Più alto è il capo, maggiore la gloria” – “The higher the head, the higher the glory” -
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11.5"D The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Chiocciola (the Snail) Chiocciola; a snail and the initials of the Kings Umberto and Margherita. Contrade motto: “Con un passo lento e importante la chiocciola lascia il campo trionfare” – “With a slow and important step the snail leaves the field triumphing” -
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11.5"D The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Tartuca (the Tortoise) Tartuca; a turtle, a savoian knot, and daisies. Contrade motto: “Accolgo con favore il potere e la costanza” – “I welcome power and constancy” -
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11.5"D The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Istrice (the Crested Porcupine) Istrice; the crested porcupine sits upon a green patch of grass. Contrade motto: “Solo per la difesa I multa” – “Only for defense I stung” -
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11.5"D The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Civetta (the Little Owl) Civetta; a crowned owl sitting on a branch and the initials of the Kings Umberto and Margherita. Contrade motto: “Vedo nella notte” – “I see during the night” -
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11.5"D The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Torre (the Tower) Torre; represented by an elephant surmounted by a tower. Contrade motto: “Accanto al potere, la potenza” – “Beside the power, the potency” -
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11.5"D The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Giraffa (the Giraffe) Giraffa; a giraffe tethered by a human keeper and a scroll that reads “Umbertus I Dedit” (devoted). Contrade motto: “Più alto è il capo, maggiore la gloria” – “The higher the head, the higher the glory” -
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9.25"D x 1.25"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Chiocciola (the Snail) Chiocciola; a snail and the initials of the Kings Umberto and Margherita. Contrade motto: “Con un passo lento e importante la chiocciola lascia il campo trionfare” – “With a slow and important step the snail leaves the field triumphing”
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9.25"D x 1.25"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Tartuca (the Tortoise) Tartuca; a turtle, a savoian knot, and daisies. Contrade motto: “Accolgo con favore il potere e la costanza” – “I welcome power and constancy”
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9.25"D x 1.25"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Istrice (the Crested Porcupine) Istrice; the crested porcupine sits upon a green patch of grass. Contrade motto: “Solo per la difesa I multa” – “Only for defense I stung”
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9.25"D x 1.25"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Civetta (the Little Owl) Civetta; a crowned owl sitting on a branch and the initials of the Kings Umberto and Margherita. Contrade motto: “Vedo nella notte” – “I see during the night”
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9.25"D x 1.25"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Torre (the Tower) Torre; represented by an elephant surmounted by a tower. Contrade motto: “Accanto al potere, la potenza” – “Beside the power, the potency”
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9.25"D x 1.25"H The Palio di Siena (known locally as Il Palio) is a horse race that’s held twice a year, July and August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and their riders represent ten of the seventeen total contrade (city wards) of Italy. If you'd like to know more about this tradition, check out our blog: https://www.italianpottery.com/2017/03/23/il-palio-contrade-italy/. Giraffa (the Giraffe) Giraffa; a giraffe tethered by a human keeper and a scroll that reads “Umbertus I Dedit” (devoted). Contrade motto: “Più alto è il capo, maggiore la gloria” – “The higher the head, the higher the glory”
