Artwork

Farfurie faianță (corect Farfurie); farfurie decorativă

Farfurie faianță (corect Farfurie); farfurie decorativă, by Unknown, 1550
Farfurie faianță (corect Farfurie); farfurie decorativă, by Unknown, 1550

Farfurie faianță (corect Farfurie); farfurie decorativă is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea. A modest, circular ceramic plate of a pale, sandy hue forms the object’s primary visual impression.

About this work

Overview

A modest, circular ceramic plate of a pale, sandy hue forms the object’s primary visual impression. Its surface bears a tactile unevenness, indicating a hand‑crafted production rather than a refined, glazed finish. Small perforations near the rim and scattered specks complete the plain aesthetic.

Subject & Meaning

The plate’s simple geometry and functional dimensions suggest it served routine domestic purposes, perhaps for serving or storing food. The aperture close to the edge implies a secondary role, such as wall‑mounting for display or convenient storage, reflecting a utilitarian mindset in everyday life.

Technique & Style

Manufactured from earthenware, the piece exhibits a coarse texture characteristic of hand‑thrown or coiled pottery, lacking a polished glaze. The light, sandy coloration results from the natural clay body, while the minute specks are likely inclusions or remnants of the firing process.

Context

Objects of this type are typical of vernacular pottery traditions, where practicality guided form and decoration was minimal. The presence of a hanging hole aligns with regional practices of displaying functional ware on walls, integrating utility with modest visual presence.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known