Korond Transylvania Romania Pottery Pitcher, Signed Molnos József, Folk Art

Description

Overview
Korond (Corund) folk pottery pitcher from Transylvania, Romania, signed on the base by the maker: “MOLNOS JÓZSEF / KOROND.” Molnos József is a documented Korond potter whose signed work circulates in the vintage folk pottery market. Craft World Tours documented repeated travel through this craft region across multiple years.

Design & Craftsmanship
Function & Form: Baluster-form pitcher with trefoil pinched spout and strap handle. 7″H x 7″ x 6″W widest, opening approx. 3.5″.
Artistry & Ornamentation: Cream ground with hand-painted polychrome floral decoration in rust-red, green, and yellow; vertical scalloped divider motif.
Structural Base: Unglazed footring, signed “MOLNOS JÓZSEF / KOROND” in the potter’s hand.

Condition Report
Surface Condition: Glaze glossy and intact through the body; a thin line at the spout edge should be checked in hand to confirm it is a glaze-firing line rather than a hairline crack.
Structural Integrity: Sound overall pending that spout check. 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.