Artwork
Tigăiță cu trei picioare; formă cilindrică, prevăzută cu toartă, lustruirea cu piatra de rîu conferă un luciu metalic suprafeței și rezolvă problema porozității vasului. Decorul plasat pe pîntecul vasului reprezintă o linie în zig - zag de culoare brună. Imită o formă îndustrială.

Tigăiță cu trei picioare; formă cilindrică, prevăzută cu toartă, lustruirea cu piatra de rîu conferă un luciu metalic suprafeței și rezolvă problema porozității vasului. Decorul plasat pe pîntecul vasului reprezintă o linie în zig - zag de culoare brună. Imită o formă îndustrială. is a photography by Tănase Cocean. It is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum. The object is a small, cylindrical clay vessel equipped with a single handle and three short supporting legs.
About this work
Overview
The object is a small, cylindrical clay vessel equipped with a single handle and three short supporting legs. Its surface has been burnished with river stone, giving it a metallic sheen that also reduces the inherent porosity of the earthenware. A dark brown zig‑zag band encircles the body, providing a modest decorative element.
Subject & Meaning
The decorative motif consists of a simple brown zig‑zag line applied to the vessel’s shoulder, echoing industrial patterns rather than traditional folk symbolism. The design suggests an interest in contemporary or utilitarian aesthetics, emphasizing form over elaborate ornamentation.
Technique & Style
The pot was hand‑formed from clay and finished by polishing the exterior with river stone, a technique that creates a smooth, reflective surface while sealing the material. The three‑legged base is a functional solution that stabilizes the vessel, and the handle is modestly curved, adhering to a restrained, utilitarian style.
Context
Such three‑legged vessels are typical of functional pottery intended for everyday use, where stability on uneven surfaces is advantageous. The industrial‑inspired decoration aligns with a broader trend in certain regional workshops that incorporated modern motifs into traditional forms.
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