Purchased directly from the antique shop of a shop owner who buys items in France. Unused since purchase. Mid-1900s A ceramic duck-shaped terrine pot by Michel Caugant. In the town of Rostrenen, Brittany, Laurent Caugant, the father, opened a delicatessen called "Caugant" in 1927. The game pâté made there became the talk of the town. Michel was born there in 1933. Michel began helping his father in his teens, and around 1950, he began producing terrine pots as containers for the pâté. The pots feature hand-painted, realistic depictions of game animals, and while they are elaborate, they also have a charming expression. This is a duck container, but there are also rabbit and deer designs, and they are now highly sought-after collector's items. This pot is large and will be an accent piece in your room. The beautiful gradation of deep green, brown, and gray creates a calming atmosphere. It would be lovely to use it in the kitchen as a storage container for candies or bouillon cubes, as an accessory holder, or as an interior decoration alongside plants. *There is age-related deterioration and crazing on the beak. Otherwise, it is in good condition as a vintage item with little sign of use. Size: Height approx. 12cm Width: approx. 22cm Depth: 12cm Material: Ceramic [France] Era: Mid-1900s French Vintage Please understand the above * and the vintage nature of the item before purchasing.