Pie Bird
Q: I have an interesting mystery. I found this strange ceramic figure in my mother-in-law’s attic. I think it’s a goose or blackbird reaching for the clouds. The beak end has a small hole. The body end is open and has what I call a “saddle” shape. It’s fired inside and out, so I think the impermeable surface indicates it was made to withstand liquid inside. There are no identifying marks. What do you think this was used for?
To read this article — and over 25,000 more — try Kovels Membership FREE for 7 Days
or
Featured Articles
