Black Clay Chandelier
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Title
Black Clay Chandelier
Description
The clay is moulded into the desired shape, which can range from a simple structure to an elaborate chandelier with various details and decorations.
Creator
1858
Source
craftedobjects,portugalobjects
Date
2025
Contributor
iain
Language
Portuguese
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
749
Alternative Title
Candelabro de barro negro
Date Submitted
27/10/2025
References
https://uniaodasfreguesiastondelanandufe.pt/2022/01/18/museu-terras-de-besteiros/
https://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ficha-MatrizPCI.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3FS07QYpD0
Extent
60cm x 60cm x 80cm
Spatial Coverage
current,40.530278,-8.095556;
Europeana
Europeana Type
TEXT
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Wiki
https://culturality.museum/wiki/index.php/Black_Clay_Chandelier
Material
Black clay of Molelos
Natural Cultural
Cultural
Craft
ceramics
Tool
Potter's wheel and finishing tools.
Place
Molelos, Tondela, Portugal
Material Source
The potter collects black clay from a local plot of land designated for the extraction of the material.
Technique
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.
Function
The black clay bowl is used for oven cooking, such as oven-baked rice.
Creation Purpose
For sale.
Production Quality
The artisan actively continues to produce this piece.
Conecept
The black clay bowl is traditionally used for cooking, especially for preparing rice in the oven.
External ID
UAVEIRO_AR_35
Citation
1858, “Black Clay Chandelier,” VERAP, accessed April 2, 2026, https://culturality.museum/omeka/items/show/1881.
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