Russian Majolica
A short list of Russian Majolica from Gzhel from the early 1990s.
First developed in Italy during the Renaissance, majolica (also known as maiolica) is a tin-glazed molded earthenware
that is painted in bright colors.
Reference Book on Gzhel and Majolica.



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Majolica Beer Mug with Fish Handle and Cap.
Decorated with paintings of woodland ducks on both sides.
Signatures of the designer and the painter.
Gzhel backstamp. 8" tall. Circa 1993. 1 only.
[#GZ-MJ-2]
Back view | Swimming duck | Fish handle
Flying duck | Cap | Signatures



Pony.

Signed by artist. 4x5".

[#MAJ-1] 1 only
Another angle

Hospitality.

Ram carries the traditional bread and salt.
Signed by artist. About 6".

[#MAJ-2] 1 only
Another angle | Another angle

Bud Vase.

Decorated with village paintings.
Signed by artist. About 6".

[#MAJ-3] 1 only
Another angle


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