African Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Vintage Japanese black tin with Aboloni accents round tea caddie/canister hinged top and removable inner piece in chicken and floral motif. Measures 6" high x 7.5 diameter base x...

The ceramic Owl teapot, exquisitely hand-painted by Minenhle Nene and skillfully sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase, is a masterpiece from the Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa. Althoug...

A beautifully matched pair of silver bracelets from Morocco, crafted circa 1900, reflecting the timeless elegance of traditional North African jewelry. ...

This elegant silver brooch, crafted in Morocco circa 1900, is a beautiful testament to the refined artistry of North African jewelry traditions. The sur...

A rare and evocative example of Rifian ethnographic art, this large-scale platter (sahfa) embodies the ancient aesthetic traditions of the Northern Moroccan Highlands. Unlike the mor...

Morrocan copper tray Geometric motifs Good condition. Shipping: Diam 39 H 3 0.8 kg.

A fine Egyptian silver tea service for six, comprising a large round tray, a matching coffee/tea pot, and six accompanying porcelain cups, presented together with its original foldin...

A large (D:46 cm) hand-embossed tray in solid tray. Distinct North African - Moorish styling and ornamentation featuring the characteristic pie-pleaded edge. It was hand-made in Moro...

An elegant expression of North African artistry, this silver bracelet, crafted circa 1900 in the Morocco-Algeria region, beautifully combines strength and refinement. Formed from a s...

An exceptionally large and majestic Torah Crown (Keter Torah), created in North Africa in the mid-19th century, distinguished by its monumental form and exquisitely detailed repoussé...

Unique massive malachite from copper mines in old began Congo. Natural stone. Perfect as decorative object or for cigars and cigarettes. It is a mix between brutalist and polished pa...

Solid wood mortar produced in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. We simply imagine it plac...

Handcrafted Egyptian Anubis Candle Holder Statue Ancient Egyptian God Sculpture Hand-Painted Stone Resin Ornament Home Décor 25 cm Bring the mystery an...

A Silver Hamsa from early 20th-century Morocco is a captivating artifact that blends Jewish symbolism with North African craftsmanship. The Hamsa, a hand-shaped amulet believed to ward off the evil eye and bring blessings, holds significant cultural and religious meaning in Jewish and broader Middle Eastern traditions. During the early 1900s, Morocco was home to a diverse Jewish community known for its rich artistic traditions. The craftsmanship of Moroccan Jewish...

An impressive Moroccan silver Shabbat Kiddush cup and its original tray from circa 1890 is a remarkable and rare piece of Judaica, that reflects the artistic heritage of Moroccan Jew...

The wine stand holds 20 bottles of your favorite cru in gorgeous teakwood. The wood is special. It is from the second half of the 20th century with expertly crafted wrought iron in a...

A Moroccan Silver Hamsa from around 1900 is a wonderful artifact with deep cultural and spiritual significance. The Hamsa, also known as the Hand of Miria...

This Mid-20th Century Moroccan Silver Hamsa is an artifact that carries deep cultural and symbolic significance and reflects the skilled craftsmanship typ...

This modern bar tray is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. The tray has a solid ti...

Stylish silver plated Moroccan perfume bottles set of eight. Bottles dimensions: height 27cm dimeter 8 cm. Tray dimensions : 40 cm x 40 cm.

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

Egyptian engraved silver dish Egyptian, 1959-1961 Measures: Height 2cm, diameter 28.5cm This fine, elegant bowl is wrought from silver, and features floral and geometric engravings all over, as well as a stepped rim and petal edge. The underside is stamped with the Egyptian lotus...

Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse design, nicely aged, handcrafted in Fez, stamped in ...

French copper golden plate in commemration of Marie-Thérèse of Austria and Louis XIV king. This dish was produced in 1860 to commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the marriage...

What if our souls were the features on our faces? What if we could speak in feelings rather than words? Him and her side by side joined by senses and bound by thoughts. This tray s...

A round brass serving tray or decorative wall art piece, circa early to mid-20th century. Brass tray is round with a Mughal or Moorish design. Great as a serving tray (as demonstrate...

Contemporary Hand Made Moroccan Glass Bowl - Set Of Eight. Hand-made in Morocco. This set contains three amber, two green, one pink, one clear and one light blue bowls. The glass is ...

Contemporary Mouth Blown Moroccan Carafe - Ochre. Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth blown and available in a beautiful ochre colour. Due to the artisanal quality of producti...

Circa 1950's hand painted Tunisian pottery consisting of the following pieces: (3) Large serving platters (as pictured in the bottom row of main image) 1) 12 1/2" blue, aqua, gold, a...

A Decorative North African Silver Torah Pointer made in Morocco in the Early 20th Century. Generally, antique Torah pointers have a specific scr...

Contemporary Good Sized Glass Bud Vase - Mouth Blown. Made exclusively for us in Morocco by a small artisan workshop, the glass is clear recycled glass. Workshop Report: Contempora...

An Exquisite Silver Torah Pointer, made in Morocco in 1931. Torah pointer is yet another piece of Sephardic Judaica that was artistically made in...

Indian Asian Middle Eastern Moorish-style (19/20th Century) large brass ewer (pitcher) with etched design and cobra snake handle.

A great collection of eight fossil plates, 6 circular and two octagonal all appears to be cut from a similar stone. Each plate is unique in appearance and covered with Orthoceras, Am...

This is a large antique presentation tray. An Egyptian, silver plated afternoon tea serving platter in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Substanti...

Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, Gabon 1950 Brown Color

Têma Serving Tray by Kamil Hajji Dimensions: D 62 × W 34 × H 6 cm Materials: Wood. Kamil Hajji is a Swiss-Moroccan artist, designer, and researcher. Drawing from a deeply cosmopolit...

Great and unique shape carved malachite stone ashtray or vide poche. Imposing item, stunning color and pattern which makes it unique. Natural malachite sculpture. Some are called vide poche or ashtray dresser caddy...

Antique large Moroccan handcrafted glazed polychrome ceramic bowl. Moroccan, Fez or Meknes bowl Jobbana with geometric Moorish designs. Hand painted ceramic Jubbana bowl, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco...

A striking and highly sculptural Silver Cigar Ashtray by renowned Zimbabwean silversmith Patrick Mavros, celebrated for his exceptional wildlife-inspired designs. This impressive pie...

A round pished Egyptian tray in this style serves both as a functional item for serving drinks with grace and style, and as an exquisite decorative piece to adorn homes, showcasing the artistry and ctural heritage of Egypt and its surrounding regions. It is a testimony to the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that has been cherished for centuries, a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate admirers around the world. A pished North African Egyptian pished brass tray is a stunning piece of traditional craftsmanship that showcases the rich artistic heritage of the country. It is meticously handcrafted by skilled artisans who specialize in metalwork and imbue each tray with intricate designs and meticous attention to detail, inlaid with copper and silver metal with some Arabic writing. The tray typically features a circar or rectangar shape, with a slightly raised rim to prevent items from sliding off. The brass material is carefly worked to achieve a smooth and shiny surface, which is then pished to a lustrous finish, enhancing the natural beauty of the metal. One of the distinguishing features of a pished Middle Eastern Egyptian brass tray is its exquisite engraving and inlay work. The artisans skillfly carve intricate patterns, geometric motifs, or elaborate floral designs onto the surface of the tray. These designs are often inspired by traditional Egyptian architecture, Islamic art, or nature, and reflect the ctural and artistic influences of the region. A round pished Islamic metalwork, is a breathtaking example of the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic heritage of the region. Handcrafted with skillf precision, this tray showcases a harmonious blend of ctural influences, resting in a piece that is both visually captivating and historically significant.About Islamic Metalwork. Arabesques, a hallmark of Islamic art, are gracefly interwoven patterns that symbize the infinite and the interconnectedness of all creation. Calligraphy, featuring verses from the Quran or other religious or poetic texts, adds an element of spirituality and ctural significance to the design. Islamic brass metalwork, including brass trays, is an intricate and beautif form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particar, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs. Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various ctures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs. The process of creating brass trays invves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques invved: 1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass tray. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry. 2) Metalworking: The tray is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the shallow depression of the tray. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal. 3) Engraving: The surface of the tray is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tos to create fine details and elaborate patterns. 4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree invves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and sdering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, invves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs. 5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like pishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect. Throughout history, Islamic brass trays...

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

Late 19th-Early 20th century tribal terracotta bottle, Djenne Area, Mali A handsome terracotta bottle from the Djenne area of Mali with incised geometric patterns on the globular ...

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

A contemporary handcrafted tray composed of a handmade mosaic Moroccan zellige surface, a walnut frame and polished elegant brass handles. Designed by J...

Painted and glazed clay bowl with Moorish designs. Early 20th century Fez, Morocco.

Moroccan Hand Hammered & Pierced Copper Charger Mid 20th Century

Large Tunisian black ceramic plate. I bought it many years ago in Hammamet from an artist-craftsman who had made and signed it for me. ref. O/6222

A stainless-steel salad serving set consisting of a spoon and fork made by Copper Craft. Stainless steel serving ends are connected to wrought metal handles in a spiral design, with ...

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

Fabulous Lamartine enamel and acid cutback cameo depicting a spring or early Summer scene -large trees, a pleasant meadow and a river, polychrome enamelled on a blue grey mottled gro...

Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color

African Vide Poche and sculpture, withanAnimals holding a bowl in wood, 1960 Sculpture in wood.

This is an ashtray, in beige, red color, good condition. It is dated from a few hundreds years. It is an organic modern item.

Moroccan Royal Blue Small Glasses with Gold Moorish Design. Set of 6. Set of six royal cobalt blue shot drinking glasses barware with gold Moorish Arabesque design. These beautiful M...

Pair of colorful, blue, white and red, large-scale ceramic Moroccan vases. The vases feature beautifully inlayed and painted elements to create a stunning mosaic effect and an intric...

Hand-painted terracotta broth pot, Kabylie, early 20th century. With its pretty shape and mineral tint, this pottery will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. ...