19th Century Filigree Vase in Ceramic, Leather, Enamel and Metal by Safi, Morocco

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Filigree Vase, Ceramic, Leather, Enamel, and Metal, 19th Century - Safi, Morocco
Materials: Ceramic, enamel, and filigree
Manufacture: Safi pottery
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Materials: Ceramic, enamel, and filigree
Manufacture: Safi pottery
Period: 19th Century
Country of Origin: Safi, Morocco
Good condition considering its age and use
Dimensions: 65 x 35 x 35 cm
A magnificent floor vase crafted in the typical style of Safi pottery, dating from around the 19th century.
This piece is made of white glazed ceramic with geometric decorations in shades of blue, filigree appliqués, and leather patches. The leather patches are set within the filigree, feature ink drawings, and have small medallions with semiprecious stones in the center. The decorative program is typically Moroccan, with geometric and floral elements associated with the ceramic tradition of the coastal city of Safi. On either side of the vase's neck are two handles, one of which hangs a leather tassel.
The base retains its white enamel finish and features some filigree details. Below it is the artisan's signature in Arabic. See less