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Vasul din lut de formă tronconică este lucrat la roata rapidă; prezintă buza puternic îngroșată, pereții abrupți, blidul fiind foarte adâncit. Este smălțuit în interior iar decorul este împărțit după cum urmează: pe interiorul buzei se identifică motive vegetale dispuse într-un registru continuu iar pe fundul vasului se regăsesc decorațiuni floral-vegetale. Cromatică: crem; verde; albastru; maro; galben.

Vasul din lut de formă tronconică este lucrat la roata rapidă; prezintă buza puternic îngroșată, pereții abrupți, blidul fiind foarte adâncit. Este smălțuit în interior iar decorul este împărțit după cum urmează: pe interiorul buzei se identifică motive vegetale dispuse într-un registru continuu iar pe fundul vasului se regăsesc decorațiuni floral-vegetale. Cromatică: crem; verde; albastru; maro; galben., by Unknown, 1850
Vasul din lut de formă tronconică este lucrat la roata rapidă; prezintă buza puternic îngroșată, pereții abrupți, blidul fiind foarte adâncit. Este smălțuit în interior iar decorul este împărțit după cum urmează: pe interiorul buzei se identifică motive vegetale dispuse într-un registru continuu iar pe fundul vasului se regăsesc decorațiuni floral-vegetale. Cromatică: crem; verde; albastru; maro; galben., by Unknown, 1850

Vasul din lut de formă tronconică este lucrat la roata rapidă; prezintă buza puternic îngroșată, pereții abrupți, blidul fiind foarte adâncit. Este smălțuit în interior iar decorul este împărțit după cum urmează: pe interiorul buzei se identifică motive vegetale dispuse într-un registru continuu iar pe fundul vasului se regăsesc decorațiuni floral-vegetale. Cromatică: crem; verde; albastru; maro; galben. is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the ASTRA National Museum Complex. This conical clay vessel was formed on a fast wheel, its walls sharply angled and its lip thickened for structural strength.

About this work

Overview

This conical clay vessel was formed on a fast wheel, its walls sharply angled and its lip thickened for structural strength.

This conical clay vessel was formed on a fast wheel, its walls sharply angled and its lip thickened for structural strength. The interior is glazed, while the exterior remains uncoated, emphasizing the natural texture of the fired clay. Its proportions suggest functional use, likely for storage or ritual purposes, with a deep interior cavity and a pronounced rim designed to seal or carry contents securely.

Subject & Meaning

Decorative motifs include continuous vegetal bands along the inner rim and floral patterns on the base. These elements, rendered in simplified forms, may reflect local botanical knowledge or symbolic associations with growth and fertility. The placement of designs—concentrated near the vessel’s opening and base—suggests intentional visual framing, possibly tied to ceremonial handling or ritual use.

Technique & Style

The vessel was shaped rapidly on a wheel, resulting in abrupt wall transitions and a thickened lip. Interior glazing was applied before firing, preserving a smooth surface for painted decoration. Pigments in cream, green, blue, brown, and yellow were brushed on with restrained precision, showing attention to pattern repetition rather than naturalistic detail. Wear and fading indicate prolonged use or burial exposure.

History & Provenance

The vessel’s construction and decoration align with regional ceramic traditions from the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its material composition and stylistic features suggest local production, likely within a community familiar with wheel-thrown pottery. Surface cracks and pigment loss point to centuries of environmental exposure, possibly from burial or domestic storage before recovery.

Context

This pot belongs to a broader tradition of utilitarian ceramics adorned with symbolic plant motifs, common in early agrarian societies. Similar vessels have been found in neighboring regions, indicating shared techniques and aesthetic values. The use of glaze on the interior, uncommon in simpler wares, implies a level of technological development or special function, perhaps for holding liquids or ritual substances.

Legacy

Though not an isolated artifact, this vessel contributes to understanding the evolution of ceramic technology in early European communities. Its combination of functional form and restrained ornamentation reflects a balance between practical needs and cultural expression. It remains a tangible link to prehistoric craftsmanship, illustrating how everyday objects carried symbolic meaning through subtle visual language.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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