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Vas persan din faianță (corect Vas); ulcior pentru seu

Vas persan din faianță (corect Vas); ulcior pentru seu, by Unknown, 1850
Vas persan din faianță (corect Vas); ulcior pentru seu, by Unknown, 1850

Vas persan din faianță (corect Vas); ulcior pentru seu is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea. The object is a ceramic vase, originally described as a Persian‑style piece, featuring a wide, rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck.

About this work

Overview

The object is a ceramic vase, originally described as a Persian‑style piece, featuring a wide, rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck. Its surface is dominated by a bright yellow ground over which a blue decorative scheme is applied. The photograph presents the vase against a neutral gray backdrop, emphasizing its color contrast.

Subject & Meaning

Central to the painted motif is a standing figure holding a cloth in the right hand and a flower in the left. The figure is dressed in a long‑sleeved shirt and trousers, surrounded by stylized foliage and blossoms that frame the person, suggesting a celebratory or ritual context linked to floral symbolism.

Technique & Style

The decoration employs a traditional hand‑painted approach, using cobalt‑blue pigment on a glazed yellow slip. The composition combines linear outlines with ornamental vegetal motifs, characteristic of Persian‑influenced ceramic design that blends figural representation with decorative borders.

History & Provenance

The vase is catalogued under the title “Vas persan din faianță (corect Vas); ulcior pentru seu,” indicating a correction of its classification from a general vase to a specific type of pitcher. No further ownership or dating information is provided in the source material.

Context

Ceramic vessels of this type were commonly produced for both utilitarian and decorative purposes, often serving as containers for liquids or as display objects. The inclusion of a human figure and floral elements aligns with broader artistic trends that integrate everyday life scenes into ornamental pottery.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known