Figurine (5) - Ceramic

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Five hand-painted ceramic wall-hanging birds from Portugal, dating to 1950–1960, with white glaze and an unglazed bottom bearing a visible number; the set measures 34 cm wide, 17 cm high and 17 cm deep, with two birds of a different size (13 cm high, 19 cm wide).

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The picture shows birds in flight, with wings spread and characteristic forked tails of swallows, exhibiting stunning coloration. They have holes that allow easy hanging on the wall. They symbolize family, love, fidelity, and the return home. The tradition of ceramic swallows was started by the Portuguese artist Raphael Bordallo Piheiro in 1891. Made from clay and covered with white glaze—unglazed on the bottom, with a visible number—they originate from the 1950s or 1960s and are hand-painted. Two of them are of different dimensions: 13 cm high and 19 cm wide.

The picture shows birds in flight, with wings spread and characteristic forked tails of swallows, exhibiting stunning coloration. They have holes that allow easy hanging on the wall. They symbolize family, love, fidelity, and the return home. The tradition of ceramic swallows was started by the Portuguese artist Raphael Bordallo Piheiro in 1891. Made from clay and covered with white glaze—unglazed on the bottom, with a visible number—they originate from the 1950s or 1960s and are hand-painted. Two of them are of different dimensions: 13 cm high and 19 cm wide.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
5
Country of Origin
Portugal
Material
Ceramic
Condition
As new - unused
Height
17 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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