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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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Spanish Majolica Jug or Floor Vase in Blue and Yellow
Located in New York, NY
Spanish majolica large jug or floor vase decorated in shades of blue and yellow on white. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Spanish Majolica Statue of John the Baptist
Located in London, GB
A Spanish (Catalan) tin glazed Majolica statue of St. John the Baptist.
Category

Antique 1860s Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Spanish Majolica Ceramic Ashtray / Vide-Poche, Clock Design, 1960s
By Alfaraz
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching terracotta glazed ceramic round ashtray with hand painted clock design, Spain, 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta, Clay

Antique Spanish Polychrome Ceramic Charger with a Bull Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Circa 1800 Spanish Majolica Faience centerpiece bowl or charger. This charming collectible antique
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Ceramic Scalloped Mirror with Hand Painted Multi Color Foliage Floral Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern Majolica Glazed Ceramic Mirror. Manufactured in Spain, 1960s
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Mirror

Spanish Asparagus Majolica Ceramic Serving Set, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern asparagus design glazed ceramic serving set, Spain, 1950s-1960s A
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

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