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Blid de formă tronconică cu buza îngustă, smălțuit, cu decor floral stilizat amplasat pe fund și motive geometrice formate din două cercuri poziționate la baza buzei și perimetral, la partea interioară a fundului. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; decor: alb; verde; maro deschis.

Blid de formă tronconică cu buza îngustă, smălțuit, cu decor floral stilizat amplasat pe fund și motive geometrice formate din două cercuri poziționate la baza buzei și perimetral, la partea interioară a fundului. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; decor: alb; verde; maro deschis., by Unknown, 1850
Blid de formă tronconică cu buza îngustă, smălțuit, cu decor floral stilizat amplasat pe fund și motive geometrice formate din două cercuri poziționate la baza buzei și perimetral, la partea interioară a fundului. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; decor: alb; verde; maro deschis., by Unknown, 1850

Blid de formă tronconică cu buza îngustă, smălțuit, cu decor floral stilizat amplasat pe fund și motive geometrice formate din două cercuri poziționate la baza buzei și perimetral, la partea interioară a fundului. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; decor: alb; verde; maro deschis. is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the ASTRA National Museum Complex. This is a simple, functional clay bowl with a truncated conic form and narrow rim.

About this work

Overview

This is a simple, functional clay bowl with a truncated conic form and narrow rim. Its surface shows signs of wear and age, including chips on the outer edge and an uneven, faded interior.

Subject & Meaning

The bowl's design suggests it was created for everyday use, with its practicality being its primary purpose. Any decorative elements, such as the floral motifs on the bottom, are subdued and secondary to its utility.

Technique & Style

The bowl features a combination of simple geometric patterns (notably two circles at the rim's base and peripherally on the interior bottom) and stylized floral motifs on the bottom. The color palette is muted, with a terracotta base, and white, green, and light brown accents, now faded.

History & Provenance

No specific historical or provenance details are provided, though the bowl's worn state and simple craftsmanship suggest it may originate from a humble, possibly ancient or medieval, context where such items were common.

Context

Similar to objects depicted in still life paintings, this bowl represents everyday, utilitarian ceramics. Its simplicity and wear imply it was once part of daily life, possibly in a domestic setting.

Legacy

The bowl's legacy lies in its representation of mundane, historical ceramics, offering insight into the craftsmanship and daily life of its time, rather than through any grand artistic or cultural achievement.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known