Vintage Ceramic Vase by El-Kharraz, 1890s

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Important ceramic vase mounted as a lamp.
Nabeul, Tunisia, early 20th century.
Signed.
By El-Kharraz

The Kharraz family is originally … Read more Important ceramic vase mounted as a lamp.
Nabeul, Tunisia, early 20th century.
Signed.
By El-Kharraz

The Kharraz family is originally from Andalusia and came to settle in Tunisia during the 17th century. Potters from father to son, the first “master” was El Hadj Kharraz, active in the second half of the 19th century. This family of famous potters received several distinctions in Paris, Bizerte and Tunis. Their productions are a mixture of Spanish influences from the Muslim era and Ottomans.

Restored ceramic.
Electricity OK.

Pottery: height 50 cm, diameter 40 cm
Total dimensions: height 92 cm, diameter 40 cm. This piece has an attribution mark,
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