Vintage Mallard Duck Ceramic Tureen F. Mendes Caldas da Rainha Portugal 1920s

Polychrome ceramic tureen in the shape of a Mallard duck, produced by the F. Mendes Lda. manufactory in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal.

History of the object: The piece belongs to the ceramic tradition of Caldas da Rainha, internationally recognized for its naturalistic style and the use of the majolica technique. The F. Mendes factory continued the heritage of 19th-century Portuguese master potters, specializing in figurative pieces of high technical and decorative quality with vibrant glazes.

Details and condition:
- Period: 1920s
- Technique: Majolica ceramic with molded relief and hand painting under glaze.
- Dimensions: Height 19 cm (7.48 inches); Length 39 cm (15.35 inches); Width 20 cm (7.87 inches).
- Weight: 1754 g (3.87 lb).
- Material: Glazed ceramic.
- Condition: Excellent conservation. The glaze maintains its original shine and color saturation. Features the authenticity stamp and serial number on the base.

Valuation: High-value object for collectors of Portuguese ceramics and refined rustic or naturalistic interior decoration.