Valencian Moors called majolica by foreigners because of its Majorcan origin. From Wordnik.com. [The Dead Command From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan] Reference
He was sitting dangerously close to a large, rare majolica vase. From Wordnik.com. [The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare]
Castellani's collection is in the glazing of the Gubbio majolica. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American, Volume XXXVI., No. 8, February 24, 1877 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.] Reference
Talavera is a type of majolica earthenware, a white and glazed type of ceramic. From Wordnik.com. [Talavera] Reference
Talavera is a type of majolica earthenware, a white and glazed type of ceramic. From Wordnik.com. [Talavera] Reference
Excavations at the national landmark have turned up fancy Spanish majolica and U.S. From Wordnik.com. [Vile Finds] Reference
It was neat and old-fashioned in appearance, with a row of majolica jars in the window. From Wordnik.com. [Juggernaut] Reference
The manufacture of majolica or enamelled pottery was introduced into France by Catherine de. From Wordnik.com. [The South of France—East Half] Reference
A Gubbio lustre jug of museum rank had been bought before he knew the definition of majolica. From Wordnik.com. [The Collectors] Reference
On either side of the doorway at the back a whatnot with terra-cotta and majolica ornaments. —. From Wordnik.com. [Hedda Gabler] Reference
Dragons in bronze and ivory, sticky-looking faïence and glittering majolica, stood in the corners. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880] Reference
As they "scream/across cut glass and majolica" Rich compares them to "Furies cornered from their prey.". From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-08-01] Reference
No leader arose to open its eyes to the true value of a complete collection of majolica and mediæval jewelry. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. October, 1878.] Reference
One of the oldest pieces of majolica in the Correro Museum in Venice, Solomon worshiping the idol, bears the date 1482. From Wordnik.com. [Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day] Reference
He made a thorough study of the original majolica of Mexico and combined it with his knowledge of the old Spanish wares. From Wordnik.com. [Talavera - Mexico's earthly legacy from the City Of Angels] Reference
It was nicknamed the "Chateau de Faïence" because all of the exterior walls were covered with majolica and high relief. From Wordnik.com. [Quiz: Do You Know Your French Châteaux?] Reference
In the winter this dish is white, but at other seasons it is like majolica, with forms severe and irregular, but beautiful. From Wordnik.com. [Selected Polish Tales] Reference
The body of majolica is mere common clay; and after the piece is finished on the wheel, it is dried and burnt in a furnace. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American, Volume XXXVI., No. 8, February 24, 1877 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.] Reference
He then causes a plate to be put at each place, large enough to hold the majolica plate with the oysters, which will come later. From Wordnik.com. [Manners and Social Usages] Reference
After feasting on Goya portraits, intricate lace and lustrous majolica, be sure to check out the National Academy of Arts and Letters. From Wordnik.com. [Michael Henry Adams: Touring Harlem, Lost and Found] Reference
A majolica plate, containing four or six of the bivalves with a bit of lemon in the midst, is placed at each cover; or, oyster cocktails may be served. From Wordnik.com. [Etiquette] Reference
Even if there were any ground for this belief, the portraits, as they are merely in the decorative style of majolica, would resemble the original but slightly. From Wordnik.com. [Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day] Reference
The farm is part of the Cadinen Estate, bequeathed to him by an admirer and universally known for the majolica ware made out of the clay found on the property. From Wordnik.com. [William of Germany] Reference
This portrait, however (the eyes are gray), is uncertain, as are also two portraits in majolica in the possession of Rawdon Brown, in Venice, which he regards as the work of. From Wordnik.com. [Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day] Reference
"Let me fill this," said Girard, taking the pitcher from her -- a rather large, clumsy majolica article with a twisted vine for a handle -- and carrying it over to the faucet. From Wordnik.com. [McClure's Magazine, Vol 31, No 2, June 1908] Reference
"Oh, he's a nuisance -- with his eternal majolica.". From Wordnik.com. [The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2] Reference
Ink stands, shaving mugs, apothecary jars and majolica. From Wordnik.com. [Antique News News!] Reference
Only the majolica plate -- and that is so firmly set in the wall. From Wordnik.com. [Howards End] Reference
On the consoles and cabinets gleamed objects of majolica and porcelain. From Wordnik.com. [Caesar or Nothing] Reference
There was the majolica pickle-dish, the gilt, beflowered lemonade-glass, Abbie. From Wordnik.com. [The Best Short Stories of 1919 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story] Reference
Here is a bit of Florentine majolica, and here a rude lamp from some old Roman tomb. From Wordnik.com. [Intentions] Reference
A huge buffet, reaching to the ceiling, is filled with Venetian goblets and majolica vases. From Wordnik.com. [In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters] Reference
One cabinet was full of Murano glass of delicate shape and colour, of porcelain dishes, and majolica from Faenza or Gubbio. From Wordnik.com. [Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497] Reference
Rorstand, a Swedish firm started in 1726, made this 45-inch-tall majolica pedestal with four women's faces and other decorations. From Wordnik.com. [MP3Board.com] Reference
"If you lose your illusions so rapidly," she said, "my turn will come soon, and I shall be china beside some fine specimen of majolica.". From Wordnik.com. [Without a Home] Reference
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