Artwork

Farfurie de formă tronconică, adâncită, cu buza evazată, smălțuită în interior și la exterior (buza). Pe fund are o marcă în formă de ”X” de culoare albă. Cromatică: cărămiziu, alb.

Farfurie de formă tronconică, adâncită, cu buza evazată, smălțuită în interior și la exterior (buza). Pe fund are o marcă în formă de ”X” de culoare albă. Cromatică: cărămiziu, alb. is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the ASTRA National Museum Complex.

About this work

Overview

This is a handmade, tronconic-shaped clay bowl with a reddish-brown (cărămiziu) color, featuring a smooth interior, a slightly thick and rough-textured rim, and exterior wear signs.

Subject & Meaning

The bowl's simplicity and signs of use suggest a functional, everyday object rather than a decorative piece. The white 'X' mark on the bottom may indicate a maker's stamp.

Technique & Style

The bowl's rough rim texture and overall appearance imply traditional, manual pottery techniques. The reddish-brown color is characteristic of burnt clay. A possible slip technique might be used for the white 'X' mark, though its primary function seems to be identification rather than decoration.

History & Provenance

Limited information is provided about the bowl's historical context or ownership history. The 'X' mark, potentially a maker's stamp, is the only distinguishing feature that could aid in tracing its origins.

Context

Given its handmade nature and simple design, the bowl likely originated from a local or regional pottery tradition, where such items were common for daily use.

Legacy

As a straightforward, utilitarian piece, the bowl's significance lies in representing traditional pottery practices rather than influencing artistic movements or achieving individual renown.