Yelloware Rabbit on Chick
Catalog #R216 — 5 ¼" Hand-Cast Whimsical Folk Art Yelloware figure
$65.00
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The Artistry
Whimsical and charming, Catalog #R216 captures a playful moment of folk art storytelling. This figure features a rabbit perched atop a large chick, hand-cast from a highly detailed rare antique German chocolate mold.
To achieve its antique character, the piece is finished with my signature hand-mixed pigments, creating the deep, honey-toned warmth associated with 19th-century yelloware. It features hand-painted Sgraffito and Slip designs, meticulously glazed and polished to replicate the luster of early pottery. A simple homespun ribbon tied around the rabbit's neck adds a perfect primitive touch. Every figure is cast in an antique chocolate mold, hand-signed and dated "Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell.
This piece is designed to blend seamlessly with heritage pottery collections. Because of its warm honey tones and traditional glaze, it displays beautifully nestled among graduated yelloware bowls or storage jars to add a sculptural element to your kitchen cupboard.
The hand-painted slip details also complement the earthy reds of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch-style redware. For a truly rich vignette, consider placing this whimsical figure near "seaweed" or "earthworm" patterned Mochaware to create a display that feels layered with history.
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