Tureen in the form of a capercaillie, ca. 1750, French, Strasbourg, Faience (tin-glazed earthenware), Overall (confirmed): 20 1

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Tureen in the form of a capercaillie, ca. 1750, French, Strasbourg, Faience (tin-glazed earthenware), Overall (confirmed): 20 1/2 x 18 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. ( x x cm), Ceramics-Pottery, Although we ought not to judge works of art by their size, the dimensions of this almost life size piece, as well as its modeling and firing, represent a technical achievement rarely attained. The capercailzie or capercaillie is the largest member of the grouse family

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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