Sale Antiques has dated this Moroccan Cobalt Blue Vase to the 19th Century.
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This ia a one off heavy hand crafted terracotta vase and is a very eye catching ceramic work of art from Morocco dating from the 19th Century period being hand thrown in terracotta with a dark cobalt blue finish heavily glazed.
Inspired by Moroccan Berber art, it is adorned with flowing, nature-inspired motifs, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship of Marrakech artisans.
This beautifully crafted decorative vase can also be used as a vase with water and flowers inside.
This vase was skilfully created by hand shaping the sun-baked terracotta clay on the potter's wheel. Historic designs are etched on the wet clay and dried in the sun.
They are then fired in kiln ovens the old fashion way to evaporate the moisture from the clay, cooled, and then decorated with glazes which makes them water- resistant.
The outside of this most pleasingly shaped vessel is finished with a decorative silver coloured metal onlay, all carefully worked by hand into shapes circling the top and bottom of the vase with a selection of shaped cabochons.
The distinct star shape design which appears three times on the sides of the Vase and down the sides with each star having six points and inlaid with cabochons
There is one tiny chip inside the top rim which is not too noticeable and some wear and distress to the cabochons throughout consistent with age.
The Vase is certainly a one off individual piece and to a collector of Moroccan pottery, would be an exceptional piece to add to any collection.
Very desirable and interesting work of art, such that it would not look out of place in a specialist museum.
The turned wooden ebonised round base stand is modern but enhances the item for display.
Condition
Overall very good for the age [ See last 2 images : small chip inner top rim and crack through one of the inlaid cabochons with [ general wear to others consistent with age ]
Measurements
Height 14 Inches ( 36 cm )
Height on Stand 15.5 Inches ( 39.5 cm )
Diameter 9 Inches ( 23 cm )
MODERN STAND INCLUDED
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Sale Antiques has dated this Moroccan Cobalt Blue Vase to the 19th Century.
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Moroccan Terracotta Cobalt Blue Glazed Vase Silver Cabochons Mounts
