The design is for Minton's rare tin-glaze Majolica imitation of Italian tin-glaze maiolica. Tiles, Terra Cotta, and Vases, etc, in imitation of Majolica Ware. Majolica glazed pottery was introduced by the Spanish. Also known as&colon; maiolica; and 'lead or tin' glazed majolica. He created decorative floral designs which were produced in stained glass, majolica or ceramics. The garden is decorated with four majolica vases. Hidalgo's efforts founded the Majolica pottery industry in Guanajuato state. Ariano is known for the production of majolica, a tin-glazed pottery. The Minton pottery copied it and applied the term "majolica ware" to their product. Puebla in particular is renowned for its variety of Majolica, which is called Talavera. It has one of the best collections of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, majolica pottery, and English silver. Its facade is entirely covered with majolica, or colorful fired clay tiles in floral designs. There are several theories as to how majolica pottery was introduced to Mexico. Some of the original majolica floor tiles from the 16th century can still be seen. Palissy ware/Majolica went global.