Portuguese majolica Palissy style decorative of a kind Majolica Pottery

This plate is a true art form! Portuguese majolica Palissy style decorative of a kind Majolica Pottery Majolica's brilliant glazes, startling interiors in jaw-dropping pinks and turquoises, and glassy, cobalt-blue details are sumptuous and regal yet somehow fun. A bit of history: Majolica is a richly colored, heavyweight clay pottery that is coated with enamel, ornamented with paints, and, finally, glazed. The name is likely derived from the Spanish island of Majorca—said to be known once as Majolica—where the first of these pieces were made.