White Hen-Shaped Pitcher, France, 1980

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Charming French decorative pitcher modeled in the stylized form of a hen or bird. Crafted in ceramic with a soft … Read more Charming French decorative pitcher modeled in the stylized form of a hen or bird. Crafted in ceramic with a soft off-white finish, the piece combines a sculptural silhouette with traditional folk-inspired decoration. The rounded body is embellished with incised scrolling and feather motifs, while the bird’s neck forms one side of the vessel and the opposite side creates the pouring spout. A prominent circular handle crowns the composition, and the pitcher rests on a small pedestal foot. with its unusual zoomorphic design and subtly aged surface, this piece works beautifully as a decorative object on a shelf, console or kitchen display and brings a distinctive French folk character to an interior.

Style : French Provincial Folk Art Rustic Key Features : French origin Ceramic construction Hen or bird-shaped design Off-white finish Incised feather and scroll decoration Circular top handle Sculptural pouring spout Pedestal base Zoomorphic form Decorative and functional design Handcrafted appearance Vintage French decorative object. See less