Description
From Sarreguemines, a French Majolica pig pitcher known as True Rieuse, or the Laughing Sow, date marked 1904.
This Barbotine majolica pitcher was made to be used for pouring water over a sugar cube in the Absinthe drinking ritual.
The pig is glazed in a creamy pale yellow with burgundy red colored accents on the ears and snout. The eyes are finished in white with small, round black pupils looking upward.
A single hole for the spout, indicating it was intended for Absinthe. Later examples of this mold will show two holes for the spout.
A beautiful turquoise blue interior.
Reference: “Pichets en barbotine”, M. Bottero, pg.32. and “Majolica Figures”, Helen Cunningham, pg.59
9.5 in. H x 7.5 in. W
Marked: Impressed Sarreguemines, Mold No. 3318, 227 denotes majolica, 04 for the year 1904
Very good condition with the expected overall crazing and light stain due to age and use.
