Ligurian majolica

The entire history of this important industry, of which Genoa, Savona and Albisola was the centre between the 16th and 18th century, can be traced in the wealth and quality of the Strada Nuova Museums’ Ligurian majolica collection. As well as some rare sixteenth-century pharmaceutical vessels, the collection comprises a significant group of 17th-century traditional blue and white majolica produced by the most important manufacturers of the era, featuring both delicate oriental-style decorations and illustrated scenes of religious or mythological subjects, and includes a number of objects intended for noble residences, featuring the coat of arms of aristocratic families. The work of Savona ceramist Giacomo Boselli stands out among the many vividly-coloured 18th-century pieces, due to his skilful interpretation of all the major themes of 18th-century art, from Rococo to Neoclassicism.

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Ligurian majolica

Ligurian majolica

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Ligurian majolica

Ligurian majolica

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Ligurian majolica vase

Ligurian majolica vase

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Ligurian majolica vase

Ligurian majolica vase

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Ligurian majolica - plate

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Ligurian majolica - plate

Ligurian majolica - plate

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Ligurian majolica - vase

Ligurian majolica - vase

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Ligurian majolica - vase

Ligurian majolica - vase

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