Lot #83: Vintage "Carved Safi" Moroccan Ceramic Bowl

Vintage "Carved Safi" Moroccan Ceramic Bowl • This plate is made from local red clay and features intricate, hand-painted geometric or floral designs, often referred to as "mandala" patterns. • This is very low fired, cone 1 or 2, and has a lead based glaze, and is not meant for serving food, but decor only. • The intricate hand-painted patterns with the characteristic yellow also called "saffron" or "mustard", is the base for the black or red detailing. • This bowl has a section that has been carved in a geometric repeating pattern. • Because of the physical characteristics on the base of the bowl, it was made between the 1970's and the 1990's. • Many of the utilitarian wear or smaller decorative pieces were left blank, but were still made in the city of Safi. • In excellent condition, no breaks, cracks, or chips. View images. • 5.3 cm. x 27 cm. x 27 cm. Dimensions: 5.3 cm. x 27 cm. x 27 cm. Pickup category timeslot {A}