0 plates, bowls, etc. made from clay and decorated with brightly-coloured designs covered in a glaze (= shiny substance)
The worker in this case is a majolica paintress in the potteries.
Above the fifth level are two large majolica medallions, containing green lions' heads, and trunk-like elements dribbled from these down the faade.
Sayula pottery of the majolica type which uses a fine white clay.
In addition to majolica, two large factories turn out hand painted ceramics of the kaolin type.
On 19th century majolica, all marks are impressed, not printed, but there are some black or, occasionally, purple painters' marks.
Lead-glazed pottery (majolica) has also been found along with the remains of 19th-century dwellings.
Background colors are applied as a slip and traditionally are of three colors, white, blue and pink, the last two being uncommon in majolica pottery.
Later he became interested in the theory and history of art, building up important collections of majolica earthenware and paintings.
