Large Moroccan Hand-painted Ghotar Bowl From Fez, Late 19th Century

Description :

A clear cut crystal water pitcher by the French crystal maker Saint-Louis. The full, rounded body narrows into a short, flared neck with a gently shaped pouring spout. A broad loop handle rises slightly above the rim before curving back to meet the shoulder, giving the pitcher a distinctive profile from either side.

A wide band of intersecting cuts forms a diamond lattice around the body. Elongated, pointed cuts frame the lattice above and below, while broad flutes follow the curve of the neck. The smooth shoulder between these two areas shows the clarity of the crystal and gives the facets room to catch the light. The underside is finished with a radiating starburst, with the circular “Cristal St Louis France” maker’s mark visible at its center.

The pitcher’s rounded proportions and crisp geometric pattern make it a handsome piece of French tableware. It pairs easily with both plain and cut crystal stemware, and the starburst can also be seen through the open mouth when viewed from above.

Dimensions

H 16 cm (6.30 in)
W 17 cm (6.69 in), spout to handle
Ø 14 cm (5.51 in), at the widest point of the body