Drink vessel “Rooster” on a stand 0158
A decorative vessel in the shape of a rooster.
- The base is covered with black water, which is applied poorly - a thin layer, because of this the color of the clay is visible. Along the circumference of the base there is a row of small, round depressions.
- The body is covered with black glaze, which is applied poorly - a thin layer, because of this the color of the clay is visible.
- Tail - covered with brown and green markings. It is decorated with details resembling indentations, stripes, and dots that imitate feathers. At the top of the tail, there is a tear-shaped opening for pouring liquid, into which a cork is to be inserted.
- head and neck - covered with brown and green watering. The neck is decorated with details resembling round and elongated indentations that imitate feathers. The depressions are covered with black water. The head is meticulously crafted, featuring a comb and beard. On both sides there are eyes - in the form of round depressions. The rooster's head looks straight ahead, the beak is open, it has a hole for pouring out liquid.
Characteristics
| Author | Valeriy Protoriev |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | “Vasylkivska Majolica Factory”, Ukraine, Kyiv region, 08602, city of Vasylkiv, Keramichna St., 38. |
| Creation Time | unknown |
| Classification | Object |
| Typology | Dishes |
| Dimensions | 27.5х26.5х13 cm |
| Weight | 1346 g |
| Material | Clay, colored glazes |
| Manufacturing Technique | Slip casting in a gypsum mold, glazing |
| Usage History | not known |
| Preservation State | Manufacturing defects - a thin layer of glaze applied on the base and body. Acquired defects - Missing. |
| Mark | Absent; glue residue from the paper label |
| Grade | unknown |
| Cork | Available - black. drop-shaped. Weight - 28 g. Size 5x3.5 cm. Has a large chip of clay near the hole. Irrigation was applied poorly - in a thin layer. through this the color of the clay is visible. |