{"product_id":"mid-20th-century-moroccan-decoration-platter-wall-art-plate-decor","title":"Mid-20th Century Moroccan decoration platter: Wall art plate decor","description":"This piece is a classic Moroccan Fes ceramic\/clay platter decorated with metal filigree \/ maillechort casing, typical of mid-to-late 20th-century Maghrebi craft traditions.\u003cbr\u003eCultural Origin \u0026amp; Art Form\u003cbr\u003e- Moroccan Handcrafted Pottery: Morocco has two major centers for glazed ceramics—Fes, famous for its historic cobalt blue and complex geometric polychrome patterns, and Safi, known for vibrant floral motifs and metal-bound pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Berber Influences: The central drop-shaped medallions and arabesque scrollwork evoke traditional Islamic geometric art (zellige inspiration) and Andalusian-Moroccan floral motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Construction\u003cbr\u003e- Tin-Glazed Terracotta: The base bowl is thrown from local clay, painted with mineral pigments (copper oxide for green, cobalt for blue, manganese for black outlines), and fired with a tin enamel glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Repaired \/ Decorative Metal Casing: The metal strip overlay—often nickel silver (maillechort), brass, or white metal—is applied over the rim and interior section lines. Historically, metal wiring and staple banding were used across North Africa and the Levant to reinforce or repair cracked family heirlooms. \u003cbr\u003eOver time, artisans turned this repair technique into an intentional decorative style, combining metalwork with pottery.\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Usage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Mid-20th Century to Present: While decorative pottery dates back centuries in Morocco, platters featuring integrated brass\/nickel filigree netting became especially popular in the 1960s–1980s as display art, wall platters, and export craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Functional vs. Display: These decorative metal-bound clay pieces are intended primarily as wall hangings or display platters rather than direct food presentation, as the metal bands and inset silver metal, leather and  painted base details aren't meant for frequent washing or direct contact with hot foods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly 1 available","brand":"Justmorocco ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53603955867957,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4573\/4709\/files\/il_fullxfull.8442623751_20wg.jpg?v=1789686427","url":"https:\/\/www.justmorocco.com\/products\/mid-20th-century-moroccan-decoration-platter-wall-art-plate-decor","provider":"Justmorocco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}