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What is the difference between maiolica and majolica?

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What is the difference between maiolica and majolica?
There is no difference between maiolica and majolica pottery, they are simply variations of the same name. Majolica/maiolica is earthenware with a tin-glazed white enamel finish that was made in Italian. Other names for tin-glazed pottery are faience or delftware. Shop a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J. Karnitz.
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium
By Wasmuel Majolica, Thulin, Denbac
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking large ceramic vase features the organic, rounded shape with 3 curved, free-flowing decorative handles. It is decorated in characteristic Belgian Art Nouveau style with the u...
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Rare 19th Century Majolica Catchall or Dish Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Majolica Catchall or vide poches dish Wasmuel. 5.8 by 5.8 inches.
Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

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