This pitcher is made of white clay, about 12" tall and hand-painted (it is packed away and I have forgotten the actual height). It is decorated on both sides with two peasant girls, one carrying a basket of vegetables, the other holding a stringed instrument (guitar-like). On one side, incised above the girls' heads is "La Cigale & La Fourmi" (The Ant and the Grasshopper-or The Ant and the Cricket, a French fable). The bottom is hand-signed with Greek letters, a red Sigma and a blue Delta, and possibly a brown Chi and Omicron. The glaze is crazed and the colors are good. There are a few chips; it appears to be old. Note: the green "flag" decoration near the rim of the pitcher is a mirror image on the two sides but the girls are not. Could the girls be formed by a mold and applied? The two sides are such a perfect replica of one another.
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
earthenware
Distinguishing marks
signed on bottom with Sigma, Delta and possibly Chi and Omicron
Size and dimensions of this item
12" tall, 11" lip to handle
Long Description
History
Unknown. If it is old, it's in really good shape. If it is 20th century, it's fair.
For Sale?
Yes