{"product_id":"italian-hand-painted-pheasant-tureen-20th-century","title":"Italian Hand-Painted Pheasant Tureen - 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully decorative mid-20th century Italian ceramic tureen, modeled in the form of a pheasant and finished in a sophisticated palette of soft powder blue, ivory and deep cobalt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vessel is particularly striking for its sculptural quality. The pheasant is rendered with an elongated tail, raised neck and wonderfully expressive head, while the body is richly decorated with individually painted feathers in loose, painterly brushwork. The restrained blue-and-white palette lends the piece an almost Delft-like character while retaining the exuberance and whimsy associated with Italian decorative ceramics of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper portion of the bird lifts away to reveal a generously proportioned serving bowl, transforming what initially appears to be a purely decorative sculpture into a functional tureen. An accompanying approximately 8-inch ladle rests neatly within the vessel, its curved handle emerging through the opening beneath the lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised upon an integral decorated pedestal base, the tureen has a substantial presence and is especially beautiful displayed on a dining table, sideboard or kitchen dresser. Its combination of utility, sculptural form and wonderfully eccentric character makes it equally compelling as a serving piece or simply as an object of decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming example of the playful animal-form ceramics produced in Italy during the mid-20th century and an especially appealing addition to a collection of Italian pottery, blue-and-white ceramics or decorative tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12.5 in. L × 5.25 in. W × 12 in. H. Ladle approximately 8 in. L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. A few minor chips are present, consistent with age and use. Please refer to photographs for further details regarding condition and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531578462394,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/D9466F3F-1A6B-4C6A-B97C-991A8F986F5F.jpg?v=1788379826","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/italian-hand-painted-pheasant-tureen-20th-century","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}