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Pottery, Rasheiyet el Fukhar (engraving)
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Pottery, Rasheiyet el Fukhar (engraving)
2774967 Pottery, Rasheiyet el Fukhar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pottery, Rasheiyet el Fukhar. Illustration for Picturesque Palestine edited by Sir Charles Wilson (Virtue, c 1880).); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection
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Clay Furnaces Jars Potter Wheel
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This print showcases the intricate art of pottery-making in Rasheiyet el Fukhar, a mesmerizing glimpse into the 19th-century Middle Eastern culture. The image, captured by an English School artist, is part of a private collection that beautifully depicts the rich heritage of clay craftsmanship. In this scene, we are transported to a bustling workshop where skilled potters meticulously shape clay jars on their wheels. The air is thick with anticipation as furnaces blaze nearby, ready to transform these raw materials into exquisite works of art. Each potter's hands move gracefully yet purposefully, guided by years of experience and tradition. The engraving perfectly captures the essence of this ancient craft - its beauty lies not only in the final product but also in the process itself. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost feel the warmth emanating from those glowing kilns and hear the rhythmic hum of spinning pottery wheels. This evocative print was originally featured in "Picturesque Palestine" edited by Sir Charles Wilson around 1880. It serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with creating objects that blend both form and function seamlessly. Through this photograph, we are reminded that even everyday items like clay pots hold within them stories untold - tales of skillful artisans who have dedicated their lives to preserving cultural traditions through their craft.
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