Large Ceramic Dish From The Serghini Pottery In Safi (morocco).

Hand-painted design composed of various shades of yellow
derived from local pigments andapplied over an ivory-white engobe.
The ombilic (basin) is adorned with a trilobed design encompassing three
vine leaves, with a round motif in the center decorated with a frieze and fillets.
Three othervine leaves and three bunches of grapes are distributed
across the outer sections, formingcartouches of the trilobed motif.
Marli (border) decorated with the same frieze
surrounded by fillets as in thecenter of the dish.
Early 20th century.
Traditional handcrafted work from the highly prestigiousSerghini pottery.
Hand-signed “A: Serghini” on the foot with the inscription “Safi.”
Very good condition,except for a few minor firing flaws.
Diameter: 40 cm.
Height: 7.5 cm.

Ambassadorsthroughout the ages of exceptional craftsmanship,
the artisans of Poterie Serghini have carried onthe ceramic art
of Morocco for eight generations.
An art they have elevated to the status of world heritage
when they were inducted into the prestigious British Museum
for human history and culture.
The history of Poterie Serghini is a legacy spanning nearly 200 years
of artisanal creations forged with the utmost respect
for Moroccan traditions and constantly renewed
along the pathsof design innovation.
Each piece of pottery is meticulously shaped on a potter’s wheel
bytalented artisans, who apply their skill
and expertise acquired overgenerations.
The designs are hand-painted, without the use of molds or stencils,
whichgives each creation its own unique character.
The vine is a spiritual symbol of eternallife,
fertility, solidarity, and joy.
The Sumerians regarded thisplant as the “herb of life.”