**Originally Listed At $300** North Africa, Morocco, Fez (Fes) region, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful Fassi style porcelain bowl with a ring foot and thick walls, the patterning and color scheme are influenced by Islamic art and Chinese porcelain! The interior and exterior are painted with cobalt hues and geometric motifs on a white ground that wonderfully highlights the lovely blue color scheme. The interior has an intricate arabesque motif: interlacing star or petaloid shapes, stippled markings, and thick bands of color - a cultural blend of Islamic tradition and Berber tribal symbols. Fez is renowned for its handmade and glazed pottery, especially the blue and white style that developed in the mid to late 19th century inspired by Chinese porcelain that was becoming more widely available at the time; these became known as Fassi, that translates to "from Fez." Size: 11.25" Diameter x 3.25" H (28.6 cm x 8.3 cm) Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168891品相报告: Chips and surface abrasions, otherwise intact. Some areas of faded or smudged pigments and glazing imperfections. Nice craquelure sharp patterns throughout. Ring foot is pierced for suspension.