Terrine or Casserole dish with lid

Terrine or Casserole dish with lid

Kitchen utensil, such as a pot or casserole dish, made of dark clay using a traditional reduction firing process that gives it its characteristic colour.

1858

craftedobjects,portugalobjects

2025

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Portuguese

Physical Object

743

Terrina ou Caçarola com tampa

27/10/2025

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30cm x 30cm x 18cm

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Black clay of Molelos

Cultural

ceramics

Potter's wheel and finishing tools.

Molelos, Tondela, Portugal

The potter collects black clay from a local plot of land designated for the extraction of the material.

To make a terrine, the potter first prepares the clay, a process that includes kneading the clay to remove bubbles and impurities and leave it with a smooth consistency. Next, the clay is shaped on the potter's wheel, using the hands to give the terrine the desired shape. After shaping the piece, it is left to dry slowly, before being placed in the kiln.

A black clay pot serves as a kitchen utensil, as the waterproof material is suitable for culinary use, and also as a decorative piece due to its unique aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship. The characteristic black colour is the result of the ancient soenga firing technique, in which the clay is covered with earth, creating a reducing atmosphere that gives it the colour and impermeability necessary for use in the kitchen. The terrine is used to make oven-baked rice.

For sale.

The artisan actively continues to produce this piece.

The terrine is used to make oven-baked rice.

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