He has shown , Oh man, what is good; and what the Lord wants from you, to do justice and love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6: 8
Many years later while having a family lunch which included some of my sons’ friends, one of them smiled broadly and said he knew exactly where this jug had been made. I was immediately interested. Apparently during his holidays from university , to help with his fees, he was a cleaner and sweeper in the rooms where the jugs were created. I wish I could remember exactly where he said it was in this country.
The process of making Majolica includes applying tin enamel to a fired piece of earthenware forming a white, opaque, porous surface on which a design is painted .
The most dominant themes are fauna and flora, especially leafy patterns. The completed design is then coated with a transparent glaze and the piece is fired again . This jug would have been moulded. Most Majolica is unmarked, but the European pieces often feature a mark or a series of numbers pressed in before firing. Mine is very faintly marked. Majolica is soft and porous and chips easily, so it has to be handled with care.
Laurel leaves.
If you live near a busy road or in a noisy neighbourhood, this shrub is one of the best possible natural sound barriers there are. This is because the foliage is dense and the leaves are thick and leathery. It forms an excellent plant wall. Regular pruning makes the plant even denser.
You, even you, are Lord alone ; you have made heaven , the heaven of heavens , with all their host , the earth, and all things that are therein , the seas, and all that is therein , and you preserve them all; and the host of heaven worship you.
Nehemiah 9:6
Majolica – sounds like a rather lovely girl’s name. It’s beautiful. Interesting re the plant.
Yes it is lovely to learn as you go. The young man’s surname was Vine. You couldn’t make it up!
Beautiful Majolica pottery! Excellent choice of gift!!🎁💗🙂
Yes it has brought me a lot of joy. I was quite cross with my husband at that point in our marriage. This jug now reminds me of that time with a smile😃! We all have those times!!!
I agree, we all do have those times. Glad that it now brings you a smile!!😊
Thank you❤