Italian Dinnerware - Espresso Cup and Saucer - Handmade in Italy from our Taormina Collection Volcanic Inspiration: As soon as you arrive in Taormina, you will feel the magical, mythical atmosphere spread all around which has enchanted visitors from all over the world for years and years. Settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro, Taormina dominates two grand, sweeping bays below and on the southern side, the top of Mount Etna, the European highest active volcano, often capped with snow, offering to the visitors a breathtaking, dramatic and memorable view. Dinnerware and Home Dcor: Warm in it's rich glazing and rustic feel, our Taormina Collection provides a perfect rust backdrop in dinnerware and serveware for our Modigliani Frutta Laccata, Terre di Chianti and Festa Collections and makes a beautiful table in its own right! Authenticity: Each piece from our handmade Italian collections comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Please note, the item you receive will not be the exact item pictured, but it will be close. Each piece is an original work of art, uniquely hand painted in Italy. Italian art. Inspired by Italy. Made in Italy. Please note, the item you receive will not be the exact item pictured, but they will be nearly identical. Each piece is an original work of art, uniquely hand-painted. The Taormina Collection is a favorite to mix with our Frutta Laccata, Zucca, and Terre di Chianti Collections as well as to use all on its own. The glazing creates a deep rich color and the form has a rustic feel adding warmth to any table.