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Ploscuță kuty

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Golești Viticulture and Pomiculture Museum

Classical Antiquity

Dominant colour

Ploscuță kuty is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Golești Viticulture and Pomiculture Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Golești Viticulture and Pomiculture Museum

About this work

This looks like a ceramic container shaped like a turtle. The shell is painted with bright colors—greens, yellows, and whites—and shows a simple face with big eyes, a smile, and antlers. Around the face are leaves, a sun, and a crescent moon, all outlined in black. The turtle’s body has a repeating pattern of swirls and dots, giving it a playful, almost musical look. The neck and legs are plain white, making the painted shell stand out even more. If you like this style, check out Museum of Ethnography for similar pieces.