Pair of vintage tagines made in an artisan shop in Tunis. Hand painted in a traditional black and white ornament with golden trims. Both dishes are in excellent condition, not showing any visible signs of wear. Please note that tagines made of hand painted ceramic are not meant to be placed in an oven or on a cooktop. These are decorative collectible pieces, which may be used to serve food on the table. The price is for the set of two pots.
Measurements:
Height: 8" (20.5 cm).
Diameter of the bottom plate: 7.75" (19.5 cm).
Each weighs 38 oz (1 kg).
A tajine or tagine is a name for both the traditional Moroccan dish and the earthenware pot in which it is cooked. The earliest references to cooking in a tagine appear in the famous One Thousand and One Nights. The traditional tagine pottery, which can be plain, painted or glazed, consists of two parts: a circular base unit that is flat with low sides, and a large cone-shaped cover that sits on the base during cooking. The cover is designed to return all condensation to the bottom.
