Rustic Blue and White Faïence Bowl from Fez circa 1800 - 4¼"

A petite tin-glazed earthenware bowl from Fez, Morocco, late 18th to early 19th century. Hand-thrown in terracotta on a low ring foot, it shows a warm ivory glaze painted in cobalt blue with neoclassical ornament: a frieze of lozenges with dotted rosettes beneath the rim, a ribboned swag with pendant, and a delicate border near the base. The decoration is crisp yet gently feathered by the brush, revealing the hand of the artisan, while the interior remains plain. Unmarked, as typical of Fez wares, and in timeworn condition with rim rubbing, small glaze losses, and minor chips to the foot, all stable and adding to the antique allure.

Fez workshops were celebrated for faïence with fine opaque glaze and vivid cobalt, rooted in Hispano-Moresque traditions yet open to Mediterranean neoclassical influence. By the late 1700s, Louis XVI motifs such as rosettes and festoons appeared on traditional Moroccan forms, adapted into bowls like this, used for sweets, olives, or sauces.

Beyond its historic value, the piece carries the quiet irregularities and warmth of handmade pottery, its blue-and-white decoration lending both rustic charm and classical elegance. It remains a versatile accent for modern interiors, equally at home on a kitchen shelf, dining table, or in a curated vignette.