Type: Fine White Majolica

Name, Origin, Date

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Fine White Majolica

Unknown/

1500-1650 CE

Historic (Spanish Colo...

Earlier/Alternative Names

General Information

This is a plain white majolica of fine quality which is distinct from Columbia Plain by its thicker, uniform enamel and thinner vessel walls. Rims may be crenelated or have lugs.


This description of Fine White Majolica comes from the Historical Archaeology Digital Ceramic Type Collection maintained by the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Detail Attributes

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Morphological Attributes

bowl, brimmed plato

Technological Attributes

Cream to tan-colored p...

A plain, thick, uni...

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Petrographic Samples  0

Description

Cream to tan-colored paste with light sand temper. A plain, thick, uniform off-white enamel covers the entire vessel. Some vessels are heavily embossed.

Associated Wares/Ware Families

Majolica


Associated Petrofabrics

Associated Kilns/Workshops

Bibliography

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  1. Charlie Cobb and Gifford Waters. Historical Archaeology Digital Ceramic Type Collection, 2023. February 23, 2023. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/histarch/ceramic-types/

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