Moroccan Ceramics

Morocco's tradition of polychrome painted ceramic glazes in geometric patterns has roots in the Andalusian culture of moorish Spain. The low-fired terracotta of the Berber storage jars have simple linear designs that recall traditional tattoo patterns.

Fes bowl

 

9 x 3.75

 

18th - 19th c.
Very old serving bowl with the turtle pattern.  Broken with some repairs.

C1..........................$300.

Asfi plate

 

13.75 inches.  ca. 1940
The clay from coastal Asfi is red.

C2......................$200.

Large Fes serving bowl

 

19" wide x 5" high”

 

New.  Suitable for serving the family couscous.

 

 

C3..............$175.

Fes storage jar (khabia)

 

 

14" h x 9.5" w. 

 

19th c.  several repairs.  Still nicely smells of the preserved butter that was stored in it.

C4.........................$800.

Tsoul pitcher

 

 

Antique terracotta bowl with sturdy handle and spout and simple painted decoration.

C5...................$350

Butter churn

 

 

17” tall, 16” wide

 

Beni Ouarain, Middle Atlas Mountains.  This suggestively shaped terra cotta vessel was suspended from a tripod by its handles and rocked to and fro until the cream in it turned to butter.

C6......................$180

Small antique oil cruet

6" x 6". 
Chechaouen. 

C7.........................$125

Decorative storage jar

 

17" high, 14" wide
Fes. New.  Hand painted polychrome glazed exterior.

C8......................$250

Small plate (Fes)

 

 

9.5" x 3",  19th C.
A simply decorated old plate.

C9.....................$90

Antique Fes plate

 

11",  Ca.1900

C10.........................$200