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Strachină, by Unknown, 1850

Strachină

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Constanța Folk Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Strachină 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, decorated plate with layers of patterns. The center is plain white with a small circle. Around it are bands of green leaves, red zigzags, and a scalloped edge. The colors are bright but faded, like old pottery. The repeating zigzag lines in the design are called a *meander*. It’s a simple but common pattern in old pottery and tiles. Look up *meander* to see how this design shows up in other cultures.

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