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ulcior de apă, by Unknown, 1850

ulcior de apă

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Zalău Museum of History and Art

Dominant colour

Overview

ulcior de apă is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Flower, held at Zalău Museum of History and Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Zalău Museum of History and Art

About this work

This looks like a photo of a ceramic pitcher. It’s white with a rounded shape and two handles—one on top for pouring, the other on the side for holding. The neck of the pitcher has a face with big eyes and a simple smile, and the body is decorated with dark patterns: flowers, swirls, and a diamond shape. The colors are mostly black, gray, and white. The face on the pitcher is a fun detail—it almost looks like it’s watching you. This kind of decorated pottery was often used in everyday life, not just for looks. If you like this style, check out flower designs in traditional ceramics next.

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