North Africa, Morocco, Fez (Fes) region, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning pottery serving bowl known as a mokhfia presenting slanted walls that flare outwards and then rise to a broad circular rim, all sitting upon a tall, pedestal foot. Adorned in hues of cobalt, emerald, lemon, and black on a white glaze ground, the elegant dish displays a gorgeous floral motif on its interior, comprised of petaloid, lattice, linear, polka dot, and starburst motifs. The exterior of the rim is additionally embellished by a thick band of parallel, diagonal striations. Mokhfias are used for serving couscous and are pierced through the foot for displaying on a wall when not in use. Size: 11.3" Diameter x 5.6" H (28.7 cm x 14.2 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.PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168682