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DepartmentEurope

Bird-shaped pitcher

NamePitcher

Date1958

Place madeNuroro, Sardinia, Southern Europe, Europe

MediumCeramic, glaze

Dimensions9 9/16 × 7 1/2 × 9 1/4 in. (24.35 × 19 × 23.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.99ab

Object numberA.2015.73.99ab

Collections

Europe

DescriptionOrange-toned body in shape of a chicken, with the head and beak serving as the spout. Applique designs on body, including wings. Green-toned lid or stopper in shape of a bird. Twisted handle with chicken's tail feathers at the base.

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