Deceptive pitcher in glazed earthenware

Large deceptive pitcher in glazed earthenware. Work around 1950 in the style of italian earthenware of the sixteenth century. Inscription on the belly of the pitcher: "to drink from this pitcher you have to look for its secret" and "air tour au pied". This refers to the functioning of the deceptive pitcher: the contents of the pitcher can only be drunk by sucking through one or more of the small pierced necks present on the edge of the collar. The rim communicates by the handle, also hollow. A last hole, located on the inner side of the handle at the neck remains to be plugged to suck. In good condition, to report some chips in the enamel at the neck and foot. 20 X 17 X 10.5 cm. Clean, fast and neat shipping or hand delivery to paris / reims / laon.

Ref. : 5811SW7Z