THE CERAMICS
The Museum’s collection of majolica and terracotta, dating from the 14th to the 20th century, includes pieces from various Mediterranean countries. The original nucleus, donated by Ludovico Corrao, is notable for its Italian ceramics, such as the vases with “quarter” decoration produced by the 17th-century Palermo workshop of the Pantaleo family, as well as those from Sciacca and Gerace. Over time, the collection has expanded to include works from North Africa, the Middle East, and Spain. All artifacts demonstrate the exchanges and relationships between Mediterranean peoples, exemplified by an 18th-century wall panel depicting a Mihrab from Qallaline, Tunisia, influenced by Turkish, particularly Iznik, ceramic production.