“pictograms” Ceramics By Claude Agier Mollinari

This ceramic piece by the artist Claude Agier Mollinari is truly captivating. Its well-balanced proportions, texture, and pure blues make it a genuine object of desire. Square in shape, with a removable lid, the piece rests precariously on a single edge, creating an impression of lightness and movement. It is decorated in a palette of blue and white tones, with a cloud-like effect. The lid features a relief decoration composed of pictograms that reference Sumerian writing forms. These symbols characterize the object they represent (grain, hand, etc.). These "word-images" are precursors to cuneiform writing. Small handles on the sides facilitate the lid's handling and highlight the decorative frame. The interior is fully glazed, with a pronounced crackle effect in shades of light blue, creating a highly expressive visual effect. * Meaning of the pictograms: Plow/hand/sunrise/night God/woman/man/cow/fish Culture/orchard/vase/barley/barley fields Agreement/different/bird and egg/foreign country Certificate of authenticity issued. Piece 25-0307 “Pictograms” Small chest Fuji stoneware Slab work and stamping Firing temperature 1230° Height 4 cm Square 10 x 10 cm Weight 320 g