Polychrome ceramic bowl – Fès, early 20th century

Authentic Zlafa bowl in earthenware, originating from Fès, Morocco, dated from the early 20th century. This traditional piece is distinguished by its finely hand-painted polychrome decoration, alternating between geometric and stylised floral motifs in a soft and balanced palette. The characteristic shape on a pedestal, pierced with an opening, refers to the original use of zlafa, utilitarian bowls employed in Moroccan daily life, now highly sought after for their decorative strength and history. Each irregularity, each variation in glaze tells the story of the artisan's hand and gives this bowl a unique presence. It will naturally find its place as a decorative object, on a shelf, a console, or integrated into a wall composition. Condition: Good antique condition. Signs of age, minor wear, and visible glaze irregularities, consistent with the age and use of the piece. Zlafa, ancient Moroccan bowl, earthenware from Fès, Moroccan ceramics, Islamic art, polychrome decoration, ethnographic object, vintage decoration, early 20th century.