Pair of Dutch Delftware duck tureens

These tureens, which are formed like ducks, are mostly decorative in character, as ornaments on the dining table. They are notable for their brilliant coloring and high gloss glaze.

The fashion for tureens shaped like animals, fruits, and vegetables arose around the middle of the 18th century. They were especially beloved in France, where the Strasbourg factory specialized in such pieces, generally larger than the examples produced in Delft. An object of identical model is known, executed in the petit feu technique.