{"product_id":"pig","title":"Vintage French Glazed Earthenware Sow w\/ Glass Eyes","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1362\" data-section-id=\"11v4tgk\"\u003eArchive Notes\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Vintage Bavent Style Faience Sow, Circa 1940\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe piece is modeled in heavy earthenware and covered in a cream-white glaze, with defined musculature along the body, an articulated snout, and inset glass eyes. She measures approximately 15½ inches from nose to tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2441\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003eThe form is closely associated with the animal figures produced at \u003cstrong data-end=\"2058\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003ePoterie du Mesnil de Bavent\u003c\/strong\u003e in Normandy, France. Founded in 1842, the Bavent pottery became known for architectural terracotta, roof finials, and wonderfully characterful models of domestic and farm animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3942\" data-start=\"3932\" data-section-id=\"fykqkn\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"5246\" data-start=\"3944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3993\" data-start=\"3944\" data-section-id=\"17bwf5w\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3957\" data-start=\"3946\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, probably Bavent, Normandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4031\" data-start=\"3994\" data-section-id=\"11ctzhy\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4005\" data-start=\"3996\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1930–1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4088\" data-start=\"4032\" data-section-id=\"9zu863\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4044\" data-start=\"4034\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to Poterie du Mesnil de Bavent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4166\" data-start=\"4089\" data-section-id=\"61ls66\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4104\" data-start=\"4091\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy glazed earthenware \/ terracotta with inset glass eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4355\" data-start=\"4261\" data-section-id=\"1wxx2dn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4275\" data-start=\"4263\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing sow with modeled teats, tail, ears, and muzzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4677\" data-start=\"4584\" data-section-id=\"s8eblb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4601\" data-start=\"4586\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15½ inches long × 8–8½ inches high; add exact maximum width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5246\" data-start=\"4678\" data-section-id=\"cb0usz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4694\" data-start=\"4680\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition overall. The glaze shows scattered age-related surface marks. No obvious major cracks, large chips, or repairs are visible. Please review all photographs for condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DEADSKULL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555564441797,"sku":null,"price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4849\/0949\/files\/9FA4E08D-F42D-4294-B9F4-8466D5912D43.jpg?v=1784322447","url":"https:\/\/deadskull.co\/products\/pig","provider":"DEADSKULL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}