{"product_id":"antique-french-duck-shaped-ceramic-pitcher-w-open-beak-15","title":"Antique French duck-shaped ceramic pitcher w\/ open beak 15\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA charming hand modeled earthenware duck pitcher, the bird standing on a shallow grassy base with the open beak serving as the spout and the arched tail and folded wing forming the handle. The glaze is richly mottled in cobalt, moss green, cream and russet under a glossy surface that shows attractive age. Zoomorphic pichets such as this belong to the French barbotine tradition that flourished from the 1880s into the early 1900s, seen at Saint‑Clément, Sarreguemines and in the Desvres ateliers. Intended for everyday service in cafés and bistros, they poured cider, wine or water while adding a touch of humor to the table.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a decorative accent it brings character to a kitchen dresser or breakfast room shelf, and it makes a charming bar or sideboard piece. Use it as a whimsical vase for market flowers, corral cutlery on a buffet, or let it stand alone as a sculptural objet among creamware and glass. Its compact presence suits layered tablescapes and adds a playful French bistro note to farmhouse, country or eclectic interiors. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 15\" high x 7\" wide x 5\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 38cm high x 18cm wide x 13cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53961380004178,"sku":"24972","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC08932_688ef350-800c-4c60-9f9b-56e1aa09a7c9.jpg?v=1783594857","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/antique-french-duck-shaped-ceramic-pitcher-w-open-beak-15","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}