Early 19th C. Moroccan Pottery Bowl, ex-Museum
North Africa, Morocco, Fez region, Islamic Culture, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous pottery bowl adorned with blue and white pigments. Sitting upon a ring-form foot, the lovely vessel presents thick walls that rise to a wide, circular rim over a deep basin. The interior and exterior are skillfully glazed with beautiful abstract designs comprised of spiral, geometric, and floral motifs. These patterns are influenced by the cultural blend of Islamic tradition and Berber tribal symbols. Bowls like this one are formed on wheels, then placed out to dry, fired, and painted. Once painted, the pieces are fired a second time to seal the glaze. The Fez region that produces this type of pottery is renowned for its beautiful cobalt hues - like those seen in this example - which is indeed created by crushing cobalt stones. Size: 11.6" Diameter x 5.5" H (29.5 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168442
Condition Report: Losses to base and chipping to rim. Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions, as well as some discoloration and staining throughout. Otherwise, very nice with lovely craquelure to glaze.
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North Africa, Morocco, Fez region, Islamic Culture, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous pottery bowl adorned with blue and white pigments. Sitting upon a ring-form foot, the lovely vessel presents thick walls that rise to a wide, circular rim over a deep basin. The interior and exterior are skillfully glazed with beautiful abstract designs comprised of spiral, geometric, and floral motifs. These patterns are influenced by the cultural blend of Islamic tradition and Berber tribal symbols. Bowls like this one are formed on wheels, then placed out to dry, fired, and painted. Once painted, the pieces are fired a second time to seal the glaze. The Fez region that produces this type of pottery is renowned for its beautiful cobalt hues - like those seen in this example - which is indeed created by crushing cobalt stones. Size: 11.6" Diameter x 5.5" H (29.5 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168442
Condition Report: Losses to base and chipping to rim. Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions, as well as some discoloration and staining throughout. Otherwise, very nice with lovely craquelure to glaze.
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