Terracotta Rooster Vessel

**** Please read all below **** This is a hand-painted terracotta rooster vessel (often crafted as a traditional folk-art water pitcher, botijo, or decorative jug). Material & Construction. It is molded from unglazed red clay (terracotta) with a looped top handle connecting the back of the neck to the base of the tail, alongside a small circular pouring or filling spout on the back. The painted motifs—featuring a bright red comb, yellow head, black body, and colorful polka dots, leaves, and gold accents—strongly echo traditional Iberian and Latin American pottery styles, particularly the Rooster of Barcelos (Galo de Barcelos) from Portugal or traditional Mexican/Central American folk ceramics. Function. Vessels with this small top opening and bridge handle are historically designed to keep water cool through the natural evaporation of porous terracotta, though modern pieces are primarily used as decorative accents. **** Pre-owned - noticed there is a break at the tail (pictured) you can’t even tell from the back, more noticeable on the spine of the rooster. Would use as decor, as you difficult to clean the inside **** Measures about 15” tall by 5 3/4” wide by 10 1/2” long. Weighs 3.6 lbs. Would prefer local pickup, but can ship. Local Seattle, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Shoreline, Northgate.