An attractive antique Moroccan earthenware bowl, attributed to the traditional pottery workshops of Fès, Morocco, and dating to the 19th century. The decoration is executed in a striking palette of cobalt blue, emerald green and warm ochre, arranged in a bold geometric composition characteristic of historic Moroccan ceramics.
Please note that the attribution to Ghotar pottery and the 19th-century dating are based on the bowl’s stylistic characteristics, decorative vocabulary, construction, and comparison with documented examples rather than on a maker’s mark or inscription. The piece should therefore be regarded as an informed attribution.
The bowl displays the lively hand-painted decoration and subtle irregularities expected from traditional hand-thrown and hand-decorated Moroccan pottery. Its generous proportions and vibrant colors make it an impressive decorative object while remaining an authentic example of North African ceramic craftsmanship.
The bowl remains in very good antique condition. The painted decoration retains excellent color throughout. There is one stable hairline crack extending from the rim, visible on both the front and reverse, together with minor glaze losses, small edge nicks, and age-related wear consistent with more than a century of careful use. The underside shows the expected firing marks and natural wear associated with antique earthenware.
Details:
Dimensions: Diameter 27.5 cm (10.8 in); Height 8.5 cm (3.3 in).
Condition: Very good antique condition with a stable hairline crack from the rim, minor glaze losses, small edge nicks, firing imperfections, and age-related wear.
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