Molnos Jozsef Korond Hungarian Folk Pottery Napkin Holder

Description

Overview
Small hand-painted ceramic fan-shaped napkin/letter holder from Korond (Corund), Transylvania, Romania, signed on the base by the potter Molnos József.

Design & Craftsmanship
Function & Form: Fan-shaped stand with a narrow interior slot, mounted on a small pedestal foot; functions as a tabletop napkin or letter holder.
Artistry & Ornamentation: Cobalt-blue hand-painted floral/tulip motif on a cream ground, with a zigzag border band around the footed base, in the classic Korond blue-and-white palette.
Structural Base: Small pedestal foot; signed “Molnos József, Korond” on the underside.

Condition Report
Surface Condition: Glaze intact and glossy, no visible chips or cracks; minor small firing/glaze specks on the interior surface.
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.