Green Cuddling Rooster and Hen Tureen

Vintage Tureen’s finial is a loving couple, a rooster and hen cuddling together.

Beneath the loving couple are Eggs, eggs, eggs and more eggs. These eggs are piled high atop a woven basket with handles.

The color is soft subdued olive – not bright or garish, but warm. Highly glazed.

The cutout for the ladle is one of the very nicest that I have ever seen. They just removed one egg and applied color and glaze to the opening. Very nice touch.

A repair has been made to one handle. Whoever made the repair did it carefully and with skill. On the outside of the piece, you can’t notice it until you inspect it very closely under bright light. I show this in the photos. Repairs can be seen between pink lines. The larger single photo of the handle repair is extremely hard to see.

Because the repair is up high, this tureen can comfortably hold ½ gal of liquid and remain a safe distance from the repair. I would not carry the tureen by the handles, but rather support it from the bottom or sides so as not to put stress on the handles. It makes a great display piece and adds a warm homey touch to any kitchen or dining room.

I don’t usually buy or sell repaired items, except in cases where they are just too beautiful and different to pass up. This is the case with this item.

Due to its age, crazing is present, but again, you need to hold it up under bright l8ight and magnification to see any.

Condition would be mint if it were not for the repair and one spot of missing glaze (pink arrow).

I will include a ladle if you wish. It does not match but it is a nice heavy speckled ladle.

Measures 11 ¾” from handle to handle x 7” W x 8 ½” with lid in place. Bottom section measures 5 ¼” H.

Japan is printed on bottom.

Item ID: CPTR0704--679