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Farfurioară

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Constanța Folk Art Museum

Classical Antiquity Meander

Dominant colour

Farfurioară is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Meander, held at Constanța Folk Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Constanța Folk Art Museum

About this work

This is a round ceramic plate with a simple design. The center shows a small animal—maybe a goat or sheep—inside a shield shape. Around it, green leaves and red-orange flowers form a border with a repeating wave pattern. The wave pattern looks like a continuous line that loops around. It’s a classic design you see in old pottery. Look up meander to see how this pattern got its name.