Ceramic Fish Pitcher

Artisan: Unknown
Date: Unknown
Dimensions: 29 x 18 x 13 mm. / 1 ⅛ x ⅝ x ½ inches (height x width x depth)
Inventory number: 2021.148
Intended Room: Parlour
Category: Ceramics

Provenance: Bought from the Etsy shop of Mini Monde Boutique, run by Thierry, in 2021

Enormously popular in France in the 19th century, these witty pitchers, also known as gluggle jugs, were also seen in many an English home, and have recently enjoyed something of a resurgence. I bought this from the online shop of Mini Monde Boutique.