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Moroccan gilt metal and silver-plate Islamic style dish

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Moroccan gilt metal and silver-plate Islamic style dish
Moroccan, 20th Century
Dimensions: Height 27cm, width 36cm, depth 22cm

This ornately designed dish with cover was crafted from silver-plate in Fez, Morocco. It is supported with a circular stepped base and features twin swan-form handles either side. The bulbous body of the bowl is decorated with Islamic style engravings of arabesques and various other patterns. The domed lid is conformingly decorated and features a pierced gilt metal mount to the top, which is surmounted by a shaped finial.

The bowl is stamped 'SADF' to the underside, for La Société des Artisans Dinandiers de Fès.

More Information

Origin:	Morocco
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Gilt Metal, Silver-plate.
Styles / Movements:	Moorish, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15523B
Incollect Reference #:	661849

Dimensions

W.	14.17 in;	H.	10.63 in;	D.	8.66 in;
W.	36 cm;	H.	27 cm;	D.	22 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.