Artwork
Formă circulară adâncită, decorată în centru cu motive fitomorfe și avimorfe (copaci, cocoș și trei păsărele), iar pe margine trei flori stilizate despărțite de registre cu flori stilizate albastre încadrate de două linii întrerupte cu puncte. Pe fund sunt prezente cercuri concentrice cu ștanță. Cromatică: fond alb; albastru; verde; galben; vișiniu; negru.

Formă circulară adâncită, decorată în centru cu motive fitomorfe și avimorfe (copaci, cocoș și trei păsărele), iar pe margine trei flori stilizate despărțite de registre cu flori stilizate albastre încadrate de două linii întrerupte cu puncte. Pe fund sunt prezente cercuri concentrice cu ștanță. Cromatică: fond alb; albastru; verde; galben; vișiniu; negru. is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the ASTRA National Museum Complex. This shallow white dish features a curved edge and vibrant, multicolored decoration.
About this work
Overview
This shallow white dish features a curved edge and vibrant, multicolored decoration. Its central design combines a tree, a rooster, and three smaller birds, surrounded by stylized floral motifs in blue, green, yellow, purple, and black on a predominantly white background.
Subject & Meaning
The dish's central imagery includes a tree, a rooster, and three birds, potentially carrying symbolic meanings beyond mere ornamentation. The specific significance of these elements is not explicitly stated but may relate to cultural or thematic contexts common in similar ethnographic pieces.
Technique & Style
The design is executed in a stylized manner with bold, bright colors (notably blue, green, yellow, purple, and black) against a white ground. The rim features blue stylized flowers separated by registers of blue flowers framed by dotted lines, while the base shows concentric circles created with a stamp.
History & Provenance
The dish exhibits signs of aging and edge wear, suggesting an appreciable age. However, specific details regarding its date, origin, or previous ownership are not provided.
Context
Similar pieces can be found at the Museum of Ethnography, implying the dish belongs to a broader category of ethnographic or folk-art ceramics characterized by vibrant, symbolic decorations.


















