Modern Majolica Bud Vase in Royal Blue

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Modern Majolica Bud Vase Hand-painted pottery Raised design inspired by Victorian Era Majolica, which was itself inspired by Renaissance Majolica (more detail on both below) Approximately 6 inches (15 cm) tall About Renaissance majolica: During the Renaissance, the term majolica referred primarily to both Italian-made and Spanish-made white pottery with brightly colored painted designs set off against the white background. With the Spanish conquest of Mexico , tin-glazed majolica wares came to be produced in the Valley of Mexico as early as 1540, at first in imitation of tin-glazed pottery imported from Seville . Mexican majolica is known famously as ' Talavera '. About Victorian majolica: Victorian Majolica is earthenware pottery made in 19th century Britain, Europe and the USA with molded surfaces and colorful clear lead glazes. Victorian Majolica was originated by Mintons Ltd , who exhibited it at the Great Exhibition of 1851 under the name Palissy ware . The collection of Palissy (Majolica) ware created a great sensation among Parisian connoisseurs. Wedgwood began to manufacture majolica about ten years after Mintons. Wedgwood's glazes and modeling were denser and more formal than Minton's, but there were many pieces that displayed the naturalism and humor of Minton shapes. Wedgwood's majolica included cachepots, pitchers, read more