Water pitcher for wedding. Large bulge and three-lobed brim. Neck with colander inside at the height where the handle is inserted, hollow handle with mouthpiece for drinking. Top part glazed. Floral designs and concentric circles. Red, green and light brown against a white background. (Potter’s clay, white underglazing). Height 295mm, diameter at bottom 100mm.
Typical of the Vama potter's centre, Baia Mare Region, XIXth century.
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