Morocco, early 19th century
Deep bowl and lid with round handle called "tuma", in ceramic glazed with a white slip and a polychrome decoration enhanced with touches of minium.
29 x 23 cm.
The word "jobbana" comes from the Arabic word "jben" which means cheese. Initially, this pot with a lid was used in Morocco to curdle milk, but it was also used to preserve butter or to serve harira, a soup with which the fast was broken on Ramadan evenings.
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