Artwork
Vas de mici dimensiuni de formă tronconică cu baza mai mică; manșon sub gură lat de 4 cm, decorat cu motive geometrice: șir de romburi înscrise realizate cu cornul. Fund perforat pentru scurgerea apei. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; motive: galben; negru.

Vas de mici dimensiuni de formă tronconică cu baza mai mică; manșon sub gură lat de 4 cm, decorat cu motive geometrice: șir de romburi înscrise realizate cu cornul. Fund perforat pentru scurgerea apei. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; motive: galben; negru. is a photography by Toc Gheorghe. It is held in the collection of the ASTRA National Museum Complex. This small, tronconic vessel features a narrower base and a wide, 4 cm collar below the mouth.
About this work
Overview
This small, tronconic vessel features a narrower base and a wide, 4 cm collar below the mouth. Its design incorporates geometric motifs, specifically a series of inscribed rhombuses executed with a corn tool. The perforated base allows for water drainage.
Subject & Meaning
The vessel's functionality is evident in its design, suggesting its purpose was to hold and drain liquids. The geometric decoration adds an aesthetic layer, potentially reflecting traditional craftsmanship.
Technique & Style
The pot exhibits a handmade, rough exterior contrasting with a smooth interior. The use of a corn tool for geometric patterns indicates a specific, possibly regional, crafting technique.
Context
Similarities in form and function suggest connections to ethnographic or folkloric contexts, where such vessels might have been used in daily or ceremonial practices.
Legacy
The piece is contextualized within a broader collection of similar ethnographic objects, as highlighted by its association with the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gheorghe Toc made earthenware jugs, bowls, and pitchers with geometric or floral patterns and rich colors like brick red, cream, and green.















