Goss Mallard Duck Planter, Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain, Mid-century

Hand-painted glazed porcelain mallard duck planter by Goss.

Ducks were all the decorating rage in the middle of the 20th century, popular as planters, vases, wall hangings (especially when in flight!), salt and pepper shakers, and tabletop figurines.  Ceramic and porcelain ducks, made in the U.S. and Japan immediately following World War II, found their way into millions of homes across America.  

This is a particularly lovely example, elegant in its stature with beautiful hand-painting overall.