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What is a majolica plate?

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What is a majolica plate?
A majolica plate is a decorative piece of pottery that has a round flat shape. It is a heavy clay vessel that features a painted and glazed enamel finish. It emerged from 15th-century Italy but quickly became popular in Spain. Later examples come from Victorian England. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of majolica plates.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Majolica Leaf Plate on 1stDibs
Green Majolica Leaf Plate circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica leaf plate Circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

German Majolica Leaf Plate, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small German Majolica leaf plate, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s German Rustic Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Green Majolica Leaf Plate Gien circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica Leaf Plate signed Gien Primefleur Circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

English Majolica Leaf Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Antique English Majolica leaf shape plate, circa 1890.   
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Set of Three 19th Century Majolica Plates
By Schramberg Majolica
Located in High Point, NC
Set of three 19th century majolica leaf plates in a lovely green color. The plates are in a grape
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Antique 19th Century German Dinner Plates

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Pottery

German Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica leaf plate circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s German Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

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