1928 French Studio Pottery Polychrome Glazed Terracotta Muslim-Style Art Deco Vases- a Pair

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A stunning pair of early 20th century artifacts
Hand turned and decorated studio pottery vases
Polychrome glazed terracotta in classical … Read more A stunning pair of early 20th century artifacts
Hand turned and decorated studio pottery vases
Polychrome glazed terracotta in classical shape with raised foot and applied twisted handles
Moorish design with arabesque patterns and Cufic inscriptions with possibly Islamic meaning
Amazing turquoise green color with blue, brown, orange and yellow motives
Made in Paris studio in Muslim taste
Both are dated 1928 and signed at the bottom
Although matching as a pair, one is very slightly bigger than the other due to the fact that they are pottery wheel turned by hand.
All original and rare.
Measurements: Approx. 12.5" tall x 8.75" handle to handle x 6.5" wide
Each weighs about 4 lbs. 5 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original and unaltered. Roughness at the base rim of one of the vases, as pictured. Some minor firing imperfections to the glaze See less