Dawes, Nicholas M.

MAJOLICA.

Pp. xii+192, illustrated throughout in colour and occasional black & white, notes, glossary, bibliography, index; square cr. 4to; teal cloth, spine lettered in yellow; dust wrapper, back panel a trifle soiled; Crown Publishers, New York, 1990. First edition. *Originating from Italian Renaissance maiolica (15th-16th century) and later, Victorian-era, colorful lead-glazed wares, majolica is characterized by bright colors\emdash often cobalt, yellow, red, green, and manganese\emdash and molded, highly decorative designs. Item #170823

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