Moorish Bowls and Baskets
MOORISH STYLE
After the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in the eighth century, Islamic Spain became a cultural mix of influences that shaped both private homes and religious spaces. Moorish design was the name given to this style, which evolved through the 15th century with vibrant tile work, horseshoe arches and lavish ornamentation, most visible at sites such as Granada’s Alhambra and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Moorish furniture was often similarly ornate, and featured pieces inlaid with wood, ivory and bone.
When European designers began studying Moorish art and architecture in the early 19th century, it led to a Moorish Revival. Appropriating the style’s decorative flourishes and architectural elements, it promoted a romantic view of Islamic design. Travelers could bring home a memento of what they witnessed in the Middle East, a trend that aligned with a fad for themed interiors. Men’s smoking rooms arranged with ottomans, divans and settees and inlaid tables were especially popular, as were cafés where coffee was served amid bead curtains and colorful floor mats. (Handwoven rugs are a centerpiece of Moorish interiors.) Octagonal rooms with domed ceilings were created for wealthy homes, frequently with furnishings like pipe stands, filigree plasterwork and arched doorways. The horseshoe arch is an iconic attribute of Moorish architecture that, in addition to Spain, can be found in Sicily, Morocco and elsewhere.
Several late 19th to early 20th-century movements featured Moorish touches. The American and English Aesthetic Movement, for example, borrowed liberally from global decorating styles, as seen in furniture designed by Lockwood de Forest, a New York-born artist who mixed Eastern and Western forms. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau also references the elegant use of geometry in Moorish design, with Milanese Art Nouveau furniture designer Carlo Bugatti drawing inspiration from the style. The Arts and Crafts movement, which prized expressive yet simple design, incorporated Moorish influences; hand-painted furniture and tile work created by William De Morgan, a British designer and potter who made furnishings for the likes of Morris & Co., were informed by techniques from Moorish Spain.
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Style: Moorish
Antique 19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A 19th-century antique ceramic footed bowl from Morocco, Fez, showcases the exquisite artistry of Mokhfia polychrome pottery.
The bowl boasts a deep rounded form with a flattened rim...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez.
A 19th-century antique ceramic footed bowl from Morocco, Fez, showcases the exquisite artistry of Mokhfia polychrome...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Moorish Gilt Bronze Figural Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French Moorish Gilt Bronze Figural Centerpiece
France, 1880s
Experience the allure of late 19th century French Moorish/Orientalist art with this extraordinary gilt bro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Middle Eastern Moorish Antique Round Brass Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish antique round brass tray.
19th century handcrafted circular brass platter hammered with Islamic Moorish designs.
Heavy brass w...
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19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Turkish Polychrome Hand Painted Ceramic Kutahya Platter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Turkish polychrome hand painted ceramic Kutahya decorative hanging Plate.
Kütahya is famous for its kiln products, such as tiles and pottery, which...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Islamic Hispano-Moresque Earthenware Dish Yellow Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique glazed Hispano-Moresque earthenware dish yellow Islamic bowl.
Early 20th century Moorish terracotta bowl with bright yellow glaze.
Glazed Mauresque Spanish Talavera pottery bowl ware. Hispano-Moresque earthenware dish Majolica in polychrome Moorish floral pattern.
Islamic pottery vessel hand painted in splashes of colors in green, saffron yellow and teal floral decoration, very modern and abstract naïf composition.
Tin-glazed Persian style earthenware with a lustre glaze, made in Spain...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Moroccan Ceramic Blue Plate, Fez, 1920's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early 20th century blue Moroccan Ceramic plate hand made in Fez.
Handcrafted and glazed decorative ceramic bowl from Fez, Morocco.
Featuring an elaborate hand-painted Moorish pattern...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Engraved Brass Vase
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old Moorish or Syrian style brass with fine designs. It was transformed in a table lamp, but it's so nice like that, without anything else.
Leaning on a landing: it's perfect.
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Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Hand-Etched Islamic Brass Vase with Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass Middle Eastern Egyptian Islamic bowl finely and heavily hand-etched and hand carved with Arabic calligraphy writing inscriptions.
Islamic hand-etched Moorish style brass vessel.
Engraved and hand-chased Arabic Islamic calligraphy and geometric arabesque and floral designs on polished brass vase.
Fine brass decorative Middle Eastern Islamic art metalwork object.
Measures: Top opening: 4"
Base 3.75"
Widest part diameter 9"
Height 4.25".
Condition. Some dents see pictures.
While this bowl has certainly witnessed the passage of time, it remains in remarkably good condition, with only minor signs of age that add character to its appearance. The patina on the brass enhances its antique allure, making it a truly authentic and captivating collectible.
Arabic Calligraphy: The Arabic writing on the bowl is a work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves and intricate details that form an elegant script. The script may include Quranic verses, blessings, or poetic verses, depending on the bowl's origin and purpose. The inscriptions are not only visually striking but also carry profound meaning, making this bowl a beautiful representation of Islamic heritage.
Intricate Patterns: In addition to the Arabic calligraphy, the bowl features intricate geometric patterns and motifs that further enhance its visual appeal. These patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art and reflect the mathematical precision and artistic creativity that defined Islamic craftsmanship.
This antique Islamic brass bowl...
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Early 20th Century Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Brass Bowl with Arabic Kufic Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small metal brass Middle Eastern Egyptian Islamic magic bowl hand-etched and hammered with Moorish designs repoussé. Early 20th century Islamic brass vessel bowl. Engraved and hand-chased with Kufic Arabic writing and geometric Egyptian arabesque...
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Early 20th Century Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Moorish Hand-Etched Copper Bowl with Islamic Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian Islamic tinned copper bowl etched and hand carved. 19th century Islamic tinned cooper bowl hand-etched with Kufic Islamic...
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19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper
Antique Islamic Copper Brass Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large antique Islamic 19th century Middle Eastern Moorish hand-etched tined copper brass bowl, 17 inches diameter.Could be used as a jardinière for a lar...
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19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper
Middle Eastern Egyptian Hand-Etched Islamic Brass Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Metal brass Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic bowl finely and heavily hand-etched and hand carved with brass repousse. 19th century Islamic Egyptian hand-et...
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Early 20th Century Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Rubin Red Plate Gold Luster Glided Hand Painted Majolica Centerpiece Bowl Deruta
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
The dish, made of majolica painted in duotone of blue and red, features dense decoration, inspired by the Moorish style, throughout its surface. The outer band of the brim is richly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Gold Plate
Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th Century Middle Eastern Moorish brass repousse bowl, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medallions of Arabic c...
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Mid-19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Large Fine Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large fine antique Islamic 19th century Middle Eastern hand-etched brass bowl.
Large Mamluke polished brass basin with Arabic Calligraphy.
Fine etc...
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19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Moorish Hand-Etched Metal Brass Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small brass Middle Eastern Moorish bowl finely and heavily hand-etched and hand carved with brass repousse and decorated with Arabic inscription...
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Early 19th Century Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Hand-Etched Brass Pot with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large middle eastern Persian Islamic finely and heavily hand-etched and hand-carved brass decorated with Arabic inscriptions.
Could be used as a Ja...
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Early 19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Thuluth Islamic Writting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large antique 19th century Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth callighraphy writting.
Profusely hand chased with vines and vegetal motifs and inscribed with Islamic verses of the Holly Coran.
This Asian brass metal bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.
Measures: Diameter 12"5 x 6.5" height opening is 7".
Great brass decorative Islamic metalwork collectible museum quality art object.
Middle Eastern decorative...
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Early 19th Century Asian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Moorish Plate
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polychrome hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome Ottoman floral design.
This is an intricately, hand painted Moorish plate that was made in Turkey.
Turkey is famous for its kiln products, such as tiles and pottery, which are glazed and multicolored.
It has a beautifully hand painted geometrical Moorish design in burgundy, yellow, turquoise, light and dark blue.
An Islamic ceramic...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Mughal Indo Persian Footed Tinned Copper Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mughal Islamic Indo Persian red copper footed bowl, of compressed hemispherical shape, resting on a splayed conical foot, with slightly everted rim,...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal, Copper
Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Jar With Lid
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indo Persian Mughal tinned copper vessel.
Large Middle Eastern Persian Mameluke style tinned copper jar with lid.
Heavily hand-hammered and chased with ...
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Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Cobalt Blue Moroccan Ceramic Bowl with Silver Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful cobalt blue Moroccan footed ceramic bowl with silvered metal overlay.
Great large decorative ceramic bowl.
Measures: Diameter 11 inches x 4 ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Ceramic Blue Bowl Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez Antique 1920s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan blue decorative ceramic Bowl, dish from Fez.
Moroccan ceramic bowl in Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and flora...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Moorish Ceramic Bowl Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic Bowl, dish from Fez.
Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral Moorish design...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Middle Eastern Egyptian Inlaid Marquetry Decorative Platter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish decorative plate inlaid with mosaic marquetry.
This beautiful wooden plate with elaborate mosaic marquetry inlay is from Cairo, Eg...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Indo Persian Mughal Tinned Copper Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large 19th century tinned copper Indo Persian Mughal copper bowl vessel.
Great patina on handcrafted and embossed metal tin copper bowl with floral geo...
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19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper, Tin, Bronze
Egyptian Mameluke Embossed Brass Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Egyptian hand-etched and repousse Mameluke style brass bowl.
Could be used as a jardinière, cache pot for a large orchids composition.
Engraved and hand-embossed with Arabic Islami...
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19th Century Egyptian Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Blue Ceramic Dish Bowl Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan Bleu de Fez decorative ceramic Bowl, dish.
Ceramic bowl in Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral Moorish ...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Adorned with Moorish Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic Bowl, dish from Fez.
Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral Moorish design...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Moroccan Moorish Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl Dish from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted large Moroccan Moorish polychrome decorative ceramic bowl from Fez.
Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Antique ceramic handcrafted bowl with...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Ceramic Bowl with Lid Tajine from Fez Polychrome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan large ceramic decorative serving bowl tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid.
The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone.
Handcrafted and hand painted with Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco.
Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Moorish Ceramic Bowl with Lid, Tajine from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan ceramic decorative serving tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid.
The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone.
Handcrafted and hand painted with Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco.
Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Glazed Bowl Handcrafted in Fez Meknes Jobbana 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Decorative Moorish Bowl Blue and White
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage decorative Moorish bowl blue and white.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted large Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic plate from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral designs and adorned wit...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Tajine from Fez Polychrome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan ceramic decorative serving tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid.
The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone.
Handcrafted and hand painted with Islamic Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco.
Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Polychrome Pottery Charger
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century pottery charger, with geometric designs in green, blue and yellow glazes upon a cream ground.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Moroccan Hazel Atlas Amethyst Triangle Pair of Ashtrays
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan amethyst set of two ashtrays from the 1950s.
Small individual ashtrays
Vintage hazel atlas Moroccan amethyst ashtrays glass in a triangle ...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Stoneware Matte Dish with Ornamentals Relief Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Stoneware Matte dish with ornamentals relief motifs.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Small Hand-Embossed Brass Offering Tray
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Small Hand-embossed Brass Offering Tray
Traditionally used for serving or as offering trays in religious ceremonies.
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
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21st Century and Contemporary Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Handcrafted Copper Bowls from Morocco, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique handmade copper bowls from Morocco. Several similar but all one of a kind. Crimped edges with hand-hammered shapes in the metal. Price is for one bowl. Various shapes a...
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Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Moorish Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper
Moorish bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Moorish bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Africa, North Africa, and Maghreb pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, deBlona, Hazel-Atlas, and Rajhastani. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $4,800 while the average work can sell for $900.
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