North Africa, Morocco, Fez (Fes) region, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely pottery bowl known as a mokhfia presenting a round bottom and thick walls that swoop up to a gracefully flared rim, all sitting upon a ring-form foot. Boasting elegant blue on white decoration, the interior basin is skillfully hand-painted with elaborate lattice, floral, and geometric designs. Alternatively, the exterior is enveloped in a creamy white glaze. A piercing in the foot allows for the bowl to be suspended for display - that is when it is not in use, serving fluffy and flavorful couscous! Size: 13.1" Diameter x 3.8" H (33.3 cm x 9.7 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998

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#169120

Repaired from several pieces with restoration and repainting over break lines. Chipping to rim, interior, and foot. Expected nicks and abrasions throughout. Staining in some areas. Otherwise, excellent with nice pigments and lovely craquelure to glaze.