Artwork

Formă tronconică; fond alb; culori: albastru. În centru este amplasată o floare stilizată albastră înscrisă într-un vrej circular. Sub buza vasului este amplasat un alt vrej de culoare albastră. Vasul este prevăzut cu două toarte pentru a fi atîrnat pe perete. Folosită la decorarea interiorului țărănesc în așa numita - cameră bună.

Formă tronconică; fond alb; culori: albastru. În centru este amplasată o floare stilizată albastră înscrisă într-un vrej circular. Sub buza vasului este amplasat un alt vrej de culoare albastră. Vasul este prevăzut cu două toarte pentru a fi atîrnat pe perete. Folosită la decorarea interiorului țărănesc în așa numita - cameră bună. is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum. The object is a round ceramic dish, finished with a light cream exterior and a vivid blue interior.

About this work

Overview

The object is a round ceramic dish, finished with a light cream exterior and a vivid blue interior. Two modest handles project from opposite sides of the rim, allowing the piece to be hung on a wall. Its decorative scheme consists of a central stylized flower encircled by a blue band, with an additional blue band positioned just below the rim.

Subject & Meaning

The central motif—a stylized flower enclosed within a circular loop—reflects traditional folk symbolism, where floral forms often represent fertility, growth, or protective charm. The repeated blue bands reinforce the visual focus and may have served as a visual marker of the dish’s ceremonial or decorative purpose within the household.

Technique & Style

The dish is hand‑formed from earthenware and coated with a slip that creates the pale background. Blue pigments, likely derived from mineral or plant sources, were applied in a contrasting glaze that accentuates the geometric and organic patterns. The overall style aligns with vernacular decorative traditions that favor bold, simplified motifs against a neutral field.

History & Provenance

Such wall‑hung dishes were commonly employed in rural Romanian interiors, particularly in the so‑called “cameră bună,” a room designated for receiving guests or for special occasions. The piece exemplifies the everyday objects that were both functional and ornamental in peasant households.

Context

Within the broader spectrum of Eastern European folk pottery, this dish illustrates the interplay between utilitarian craft and aesthetic expression. The use of blue on a light ground mirrors a regional palette, while the hanging format indicates a decorative role rather than a purely culinary one.