Description
Overview
Hungarian/Transylvanian folk pottery plate, likely in the Sárospatak or Mezőtúr-style tradition, unglazed terracotta redware decorated with slip-trailed floral and leaf motifs.
Design & Craftsmanship
Function & Form: Round display/wall plate with a twine hanging loop through a hole at the rim; unglazed reverse showing rough, hand-turned wheel texture.
Artistry & Ornamentation: White trumpet-shaped flowers with dark navy centers connected by a green leafy vine, built up in a colored slip-trailing technique, with a matching central floral spray in the well.
Structural Base: Unglazed, rough hand-turned terracotta reverse; no maker’s marks, typical of authentic village-made folk craft.
Condition Report
Surface Condition: Glossy highlights on painted areas from a light sealant/varnish; unglazed body shows expected soft edge wear, no chips or cracks.
Structural Integrity: 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.
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