Show M majolica ware first produced in majorca it Is generally claimed that theford the word majolica was derived from the island of majorca whence tho the first pieces of this ceramic ware were imported to italy the term majolica has become a very confused and indefinite expression and used with different meanings the term in its first application referred only to the early italian luster ware made fifteenth century with transparent siliceous glaze glaza and outer surface eurlace of metallic sheen in imitation of the luster ware of ills pano moresque creation later the early enamel covered and color deco rated wares of italy were called majolica regardless of metallic luster surface and the luster ware having oriental style of form and treatment was termed mezza majolica the term in modern times has been vulgarized into a broader definition including practically everything in ceramics having the usual conting coating of glaze and pointed painted decoration |