This hen-in-nest tureen, handcrafted majolica from Portugal, presides over the table the way only a proper hen can — unhurried, settled, surrounded by her five yellow chicks.
Maker: Unmarked (no factory mark)
Materials: Majolica ceramic / earthenware
Dimensions: approx. 8"H x 8"L x 5"W
Origin: Portugal
Era: Vintage, 1970s–1980s (estimated)
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Tiniest chip on the crest, minor and consistent with age, photographed. No cracks, crazing, or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Perfect for gravy, soup for two, condiments, or a seasonal table centerpiece — a wonderful gift for the majolica collector, the Portugal ceramics enthusiast, or anyone who loves a farmhouse or cottagecore kitchen with real character.
This tureen is a genuine find: a sculptural, fully functional piece handcrafted in Portugal, where this tradition of earthenware storytelling runs deep. The lid — the hen herself, chicks nestled at her sides — lifts away to reveal the woven-nest bowl beneath, her palette rendered in the deep, warm browns, mossy green, and rust-red crest typical of classic majolica. She's impressed simply "Made in Portugal" on the base, with no factory mark — just the confidence of a craftsman who let the work speak for itself.
We also carry a documented antique William Kent hen in nest and a Bordallo Pinheiro majolica hen — browse our Hen in Nest collection to compare styles across eras.
