Farfurie de formă tronconică adâncită, cu buza foarte înaltă și ușor ieșită în afară în partea exterioară. Este smălțuit interior și exterior (doar buza). Pe margine este decorat cu o linie, iar în centru cu motive fitomorfe și florale. Pe fund are marca ”Granitul No 10”; Cromatică: fond interior crem; fond exterior cărămiziu; motive: mov închis; verde; maro.

The vessel was wheel-thrown or hand-built from locally sourced clay, then coated in a slip glaze applied to both surfaces. The exterior glaze has faded to a brick-red hue, while the interior remains creamy. The rim’s pale yellowish-white glaze is worn, indicating frequent handling. Decorative lines and motifs were painted freehand with mineral pigments, showing slight irregularities typical of non-industrial production. The stamped 'Granitul No 10' suggests batch identification, possibly from a workshop or cooperative.

The bowl originates from a Romanian ceramic tradition, likely produced in the early to mid-20th century. The 'Granitul No 10' mark corresponds to a known producer of utilitarian pottery in the region. It entered the collection of the Museum of Ethnography as part of a broader effort to document rural domestic life. Its condition—chipped rim, faded glaze—reflects years of practical use before being preserved as a cultural artifact.

This bowl belongs to a category of everyday ceramics produced in Romanian villages during a period of limited industrialization. Similar vessels were used for storing food, liquids, or grains in households without access to mass-produced goods. Its modest decoration and sturdy form reflect functional priorities, while the glazing technique indicates regional knowledge of kiln control and mineral pigments. It stands alongside other items in the museum’s collection that illustrate self-sufficient domestic economies.

As a representative of vernacular pottery, the bowl contributes to understanding pre-industrial material culture in Romania. Its preservation highlights efforts to document crafts that declined with urbanization and industrial manufacturing. Though unremarkable in form, its survival offers insight into the aesthetics and labor of everyday life, serving as a quiet testament to the skill embedded in utilitarian objects.