Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher carved is a really striking rich

is a really striking rich orange with hand-painted giant yellow lily and graphic black leaves

5" wide x 4" long

in a powder room or on a vanity

The only apparent flaw is a very fine hairline crack in the base of one vessel (pictured) which appears to have no structural impact

Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher carved is a really striking richThis sweet and truly lovely small pitcher with hand painted bluebirds dates from the first decade or so of the 20th century. While it is more common to find hand painted bluebirds like these on ceramic pieces than on glass, I think it is the transparency that makes this piece really wonderful, creating the effect of a busy flock fluttering all around. With great lines and a gold rim too, it's perfect for serving fresh squeezed orange juice at