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Blidul de formă tronconică este adânc, smălțuit pe interior. Acesta este ornamentat cu motive florale și curbilinii, având buza înaltă, neornamentată. Obiectul este smălțuit la exterior doar pe buză. Pe exteriorul buzei sunt incizate două linii. Fundul vasului este circular, fiind prevăzut cu două orificii pentru prindere. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; decor: alb; verde; negru.

Blidul de formă tronconică este adânc, smălțuit pe interior. Acesta este ornamentat cu motive florale și curbilinii, având buza înaltă, neornamentată. Obiectul este smălțuit la exterior doar pe buză. Pe exteriorul buzei sunt incizate două linii. Fundul vasului este circular, fiind prevăzut cu două orificii pentru prindere. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; decor: alb; verde; negru., by Unknown, 1850
Blidul de formă tronconică este adânc, smălțuit pe interior. Acesta este ornamentat cu motive florale și curbilinii, având buza înaltă, neornamentată. Obiectul este smălțuit la exterior doar pe buză. Pe exteriorul buzei sunt incizate două linii. Fundul vasului este circular, fiind prevăzut cu două orificii pentru prindere. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; decor: alb; verde; negru., by Unknown, 1850

Blidul de formă tronconică este adânc, smălțuit pe interior. Acesta este ornamentat cu motive florale și curbilinii, având buza înaltă, neornamentată. Obiectul este smălțuit la exterior doar pe buză. Pe exteriorul buzei sunt incizate două linii. Fundul vasului este circular, fiind prevăzut cu două orificii pentru prindere. Cromatică: fond: cărămiziu; decor: alb; verde; negru. is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the ASTRA National Museum Complex.

About this work

Overview

A conical-shaped ceramic vessel with a deep interior, this object features a glazed inner surface adorned with faint floral and curvilinear motifs.

A conical-shaped ceramic vessel with a deep interior, this object features a glazed inner surface adorned with faint floral and curvilinear motifs. The exterior is minimally treated, with glaze applied only along the upper rim. Two incised lines encircle the lip, while two small perforations near the edge suggest a method of suspension or securing. The surface bears signs of age, with uneven texture and faded pigments indicating prolonged use.

Subject & Meaning

The interior decoration, though worn, implies botanical or organic patterns, possibly reflecting naturalistic symbolism common in utilitarian pottery. The absence of ornamentation on the exterior contrasts with the detailed interior, suggesting the vessel’s visual function was intended for internal use—perhaps during rituals, storage, or display. The holes may have allowed for hanging or lashing, indicating mobility or ceremonial handling.

Technique & Style

The vessel was formed from coarse clay and fired to a reddish-brown hue, with selective glazing confined to the inner surface and rim. Pigments in white, green, and black were applied to create the decorative motifs, now partially faded. The rim’s two incised lines and the punched holes were made post-firing, demonstrating deliberate, hand-executed finishing. The uneven surface and worn glaze point to handmade production and extended use.

History & Provenance

The object shows clear signs of wear, including faded pigments, scratched markings on the rim, and a paper tag affixed inside, likely from a past collection or cataloging effort. Its construction and decoration align with regional ceramic traditions from the late 19th to early 20th century, possibly from Eastern Europe. The presence of a tied string and inscribed text suggests it was preserved or documented in a museum or ethnographic context.

Context

This vessel belongs to a category of utilitarian ceramics that combined practicality with subtle decorative elements. Similar forms appear in rural households and ritual contexts across Southeastern Europe, where internal decoration was often reserved for vessels used in domestic or ceremonial settings. The minimal exterior treatment reflects a focus on function over display, consistent with non-elite material culture of the period.

Legacy

As a preserved example of vernacular pottery, it contributes to understanding everyday material life in pre-industrial communities. Its survival, with original markings and attachments, offers insight into how such objects were handled, stored, and documented. Institutions like the Museum of Ethnography hold comparable pieces, helping to contextualize its place within broader regional craft traditions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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