Parrot Bottle

Among Holíč ceramics, parrot-shaped flasks served as objects for display and also had a practical use.

functional; decorative

tin-glazed

Earthenware bottle in the shape of a parrot (part a) with a blue loop handle at back. The parrot stands upon a green oval. Feathers and body are painted in soft shades of purple, blue and green with yellow claws and beak. The lid (part b) separates the head from body at mid-beak and has a narrow neck stopper.