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Transitional Maiolica (early 15th century)

Transitional Maiolica is sometimes called this because it contains elements of early archaic styles and also later Renaissance motifs. Pottery of this type is still decorated primary with cooper green and manganese brown, like the earlier archaic maiolica. In addition, these pieces also frequently contain some yellow, which was just added to the Italian palate in the early 15th century. These pieces contained some medieval motifs, but also contained 15th century designs like laurel wreaths and oak-leaf designs.

	Laurel wreath ewer basin (or platter) $100.00 1420-50 The use of Manganese cross-hatching and non-figurative motifs in this basin are typical of Archaic Maiolica. However, yellow wasn't available until the early 15^th century and the laurel wreath border is a Renaissance style. Source: Italian maiolica and incised slip ware in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Julia E. Poole; 1995 University of Cambridge.
Dog chasing stag ewer $75.00 Florence, 15^th century This ewer has a dog chasing a stag surrounded by oak leaf decoration. The use of Manganese and copper oxides are typical of Archaic Maiolica. However, yellow was not available until the early 15^th century and the decorative motifs are also a typical 15^th century. Source: Storia della maiolica di Firenze e del contado secoli XIV e XV, 2 vols. Galeazzo Cora, 1973, Florence
	Large leaf bowl $50.00 1350-1450, Umbria, Orvieto Although the coloring and overall design of this bowl are characteristic of Archaic maiolica, the shape of the leaves is more typical of a mid-15^th century style. museum example Source: Italian maiolica and incised slipware in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Julia E. Poole; 1995, University of Cambridge.
Man riding horse ewer basin (or platter) $100.00 Florence, 15^th Century Source: Storia della maiolica di Firenze e del contado secoli XIV e XV, 2 vols. Galeazzo Cora, 1973, Florence