Artwork

Vasul de formă tronconică cu pereții evazați ce se termină cu buza greaptă. Pe un fond crem s-au stropit pete de culoare verde. Buza vasului este smălțuită. Partea posterioară prezintă două găuri prin care trece ața de agățat.

Vasul de formă tronconică cu pereții evazați ce se termină cu buza greaptă. Pe un fond crem s-au stropit pete de culoare verde. Buza vasului este smălțuită. Partea posterioară prezintă două găuri prin care trece ața de agățat. is a poster by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the ASTRA National Museum Complex. The object is a shallow, conical clay bowl whose walls flare outward and terminate in a flared lip.

About this work

Overview

The object is a shallow, conical clay bowl whose walls flare outward and terminate in a flared lip. Its exterior displays a muted orange‑brown tone with a rough texture, while the interior is a pale cream that bears irregular splashes of dark green pigment. Two small perforations near the lower rim allow a string to be threaded through the vessel.

Subject & Meaning

The bowl’s simple form and decorative green spots suggest a utilitarian object that also carries a modest aesthetic intention, possibly indicating personal or communal identity through the hand‑applied coloration.

Technique & Style

Formed from earthenware clay, the vessel was likely hand‑built and then fired, with the rim receiving a glaze that gives it a smooth, glossy finish distinct from the matte body. The green markings appear to have been applied after firing, using a brush or finger technique that leaves a spontaneous, uneven pattern.

History & Provenance

The piece originates from a tradition of everyday pottery, though specific cultural or chronological details are not provided. Its construction and decorative approach align with regional handcrafted ceramics used in domestic settings.

Context

Such shallow, flared bowls are common in many folk‑art traditions, serving both functional purposes—such as serving food or holding small items—and as a canvas for informal decorative gestures, reflecting the maker’s personal touch.