Korond Transylvania Romania Folk Pottery Mug, Hand-Painted Floral, Signed

Description

Overview

This hand-painted mug comes from Korond (Corund), a renowned pottery village in the Transylvania region of Romania, home to generations of Hungarian Székely folk potters. The cream-glazed body is decorated with the traditional stylized tulip/pomegranate motif in bold black and orange, flanked by green scrollwork foliage.

Design & Craftsmanship

• Function & Form: Tapered cylindrical mug with strap handle and footed base ring, 4.5″H x 4″W (incl. handle)
• Artistry & Ornamentation: Cream ground with double cobalt-blue banding at rim and foot; hand-painted black-and-white hatched floral medallion with orange blossoms and green leaves
• Structural Base: Bears a handwritten inscription reading “Korano,” consistent with other Wilson-era collection annotations

Condition Report

• Surface Condition: A small chip to the glaze and rim edge is present, exposing the body beneath.
• Structural Integrity: Otherwise stable and sound.

This item is sold “as-is” with all associated patina and wear inherent to its age and history as part of the Craft World Tours Collection.