Artwork
Farfurie mică, adâncă, de formă tronconică, cu buză lată, răsfrântă. Piesa este modelată la roata olarului, nefiind angobată. Decorul este realizat prin pictare cu pensula și constă în motive decorative florale și vegetale (flori și frunze), dispuse central, pe fundul farfuriei și pe toată buza acesteia, sub formă de ghirlandă. Cromatica: alb, verde. Farfuria este smălțuită pe interior, cu smalț transparent.

Farfurie mică, adâncă, de formă tronconică, cu buză lată, răsfrântă. Piesa este modelată la roata olarului, nefiind angobată. Decorul este realizat prin pictare cu pensula și constă în motive decorative florale și vegetale (flori și frunze), dispuse central, pe fundul farfuriei și pe toată buza acesteia, sub formă de ghirlandă. Cromatica: alb, verde. Farfuria este smălțuită pe interior, cu smalț transparent. is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania. A shallow, conical bowl with a broad, outward‑flaring rim, crafted on a potter’s wheel without the use of a mould.
About this work
Overview
A shallow, conical bowl with a broad, outward‑flaring rim, crafted on a potter’s wheel without the use of a mould. The interior is glazed with a transparent coating, revealing a warm orange‑brown clay body, while the exterior retains a more earthy tone.
Subject & Meaning
The decorative scheme consists of painted floral and vegetal motifs—stylised leaves and blossoms—arranged as a central band on the bowl’s base and as a continuous garland along the rim. The limited palette of white and pale green emphasizes the natural theme without overt narrative content.
Technique & Style
The vessel was wheel‑thrown, allowing for its smooth, slightly irregular shape. Surface decoration was applied by hand with a brush, producing uneven strokes that convey a modest, handcrafted aesthetic. A transparent glaze on the interior protects the painted design while enhancing the underlying clay colour.
History & Provenance
The piece is documented as an image rather than a physical object, suggesting it may be part of a collection catalogued for study. No specific date, maker, or origin is provided, limiting precise historical placement.
Context
Such utilitarian bowls, adorned with simple botanical motifs, are typical of folk pottery traditions where functional ware is modestly embellished. The use of a limited chromatic scheme aligns with regional practices that favour subtle decoration over elaborate pictorial programs.
Artist & collection
Museum
Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania
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