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maiolica
[ muh-yol-i-kuh ]
maiolica
/ məˈjɒlɪkə /
noun
- a variant of majolica
Example Sentences
Makers were initially inspired by Italian Renaissance maiolica and French Palissy ware, and the molded earthenware — made in England and the United States — was fanciful yet practical, whimsical yet drawn from nature.
And this is followed by a showcase of fancy Florentine homewares: marriage chests, maiolica jars and commemorative platters.
Here too, a collection that references traditional Sicilian maiolica patterns.
Of the early maiolica made here little is known, but fayence of the 18th century is occasionally met with, marked with the letter F or Fl.
The nearly 40 pieces in bronze, terra cotta, marble, maiolica and on panel and paper come from 19 collections in Europe and the United States.
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