maiolica
Americannoun
noun
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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.
From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2021
And this is followed by a showcase of fancy Florentine homewares: marriage chests, maiolica jars and commemorative platters.
From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2020
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.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2010
As an example of Venetian maiolica, circa 1700, see Fig.
From The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods by Chaffers, William
The term maiolica appears to be derived or rather corrupted from Maiorca, one of the Balearic Islands, noted for its pottery from a very early period.
From The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods by Chaffers, William
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