Bowl

Bowl

A black clay bowl has a truncated cone shape with a circular base, a wide mouth and a rim that usually has four ‘spouts’ (or ‘ears’) that make it easier to handle and hold.

1858

craftedobjects,portugalobjects

iain

Portuguese

Physical Object

748

Alguidar

27/10/2025

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30cm x 19cm x 12cm

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TEXT

https://culturality.museum/wiki/index.php/Bowl

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 black clay bowl, 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 bowl the desired shape. After shaping the piece, it is left to dry slowly before being placed in the kiln.

The black clay bowl is used for oven cooking, such as oven-baked rice.

For sale.

The artisan actively continues to produce this piece.

The black clay bowl is traditionally used for cooking, especially for preparing rice in the oven.

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