Earthenware

White-bodied, porous ceramics made from light clays, coated with lead-based glaze, which had its main origins in 18th century England.

This type of pottery, made from translucent material, somewhat similar to porcelain, lightweight, durable, and less expensive, gained popularity in the market. It provided significant competition to maiolica and porcelain pottery (even replacing maiolica in tableware), was widely produced in European manufactories during the 18th and 19th centuries, and was known by various names: English maiolica, fine earthenware in the English style, demi-porcelain, fine maiolica, fine faience, and terre de pipe.