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Description
This is a vintage Mexican folk-art duck figurine in the Tonalá style, made of hammered brass feather plates over hand-painted ceramic.
The blue-and-white ceramic head and wing panels against the warm brass make it a striking shelf or mantel piece.
What's Included
- One brass and ceramic duck figurine (solid; it does not open)
Size
- 7" long from beak to tail
- 5" tall
Condition
Expected age patina on the brass.
- Brass body: even warm patina
- Brass base: scattered tarnish spots
- Ceramic head, neck and wing panels: no chips, cracks or crazing noted
- Rope-wire trim: intact
Please see the photos and read the description for full details.
Markings
No maker's mark found. It is attributed to Tonalá, Mexico by its style and construction.
About this item
The body is built from overlapping brass feather plates edged in twisted rope wire. The ceramic is painted with blue brushstroke feathers, a cobalt beak and blue flower medallions with green and rust accents.
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