2010s Roberto Cavalli Home Dark Lady Espresso Cups and Saucers

This set of espresso cups and saucers belongs to the Roberto Cavalli Home Luxury Tableware collection, a line designed to bring the Italian fashion house's signature glamour and bold aesthetic to interior design and fine dining. This design is part of "The Roberto Cavalli Home Luxury Tableware line" was officially launched in 2012 in collaboration with the premium Italian manufacturer Arnoldo Caprai (Caprai Group) and presented at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. The specific series featuring the "Dark Lady" macro-floral motif was introduced in subsequent collections during that decade. Design & Aesthetic Details The Motif: The exterior of the cups and the top surface of the saucers feature a high-definition, dramatic photographic print of a blooming rose. The color gradient transitions from a deep, velvety midnight blue to crisp white and light blue highlights on the petal edges. Gold Embellishments: The rims of the cups and the outer borders of the saucers are trimmed with 24-karat gold detailing. The saucer edges are gently scalloped, mirroring the organic shape of real rose petals. Signature: The iconic "Roberto Cavalli" cursive script signature is elegantly printed in gold on both the side of the cup and the surface of the saucer. Technical Specifications Material: Fine Bone China (or high-grade porcelain, depending on the specific manufacturing run for the Home line). Approximate Dimensions (Standard Cavalli Espresso Size): Cup Diameter: approx. 5.8 cm (2.3") Cup Height: approx. 6.3 cm (2.5") Saucer Diameter: approx. 12 cm (4.75") Care Instructions: Due to the delicate precious metal finish (24k gold), these pieces require gentle hand washing and are strictly not microwave saf