Egersund faience bird-shaped bowl with hand-painted decoration

Bird-shaped bowl by Egersund Fayancefabrik, with a stylised head and tail and hand-painted blue, purple and green decoration on a pale ground. The underside is marked E.F.L.

The form is inspired by traditional Norwegian drinking vessels known as kjenge. The exact model name and production year have not been established. Offered without a lid; it has not been documented whether this model originally had one.

Specifications:
- Maker: Egersund Fayancefabrik
- Type: Bird-shaped kjenge bowl
- Material: Glazed faience
- Decoration: Hand-painted multicoloured design
- Mark: E.F.L.
- Stated dimensions: 23.5 × 13.5 × 12 cm
- Condition: Good used condition with minor surface marks and a small mark at the foot rim. Without lid.

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