A colorful glazed majolica figural pottery smoking stand or novelty centerpiece, modeled as a rustic farmyard scene with two chickens beside a wood-grain coop, woven yellow basket-form bowl, small tree-stump cup, and broom detail on a rectangular cobalt-edged base. The piece is decorated in rich brown, yellow, teal-green, pale green, and deep blue glazes, with impressed underside mark “BB 3278.” The underside shows expected age-related crazing, glaze wear, rim losses, chips, surface soiling, and an old label; the top displays scattered wear and small glaze flakes consistent with use and age. A charming decorative piece for collectors of majolica, poultry-themed ceramics, rustic desk accessories, or Continental-style figural pottery. Approx. dimensions (in): 4.75 x 7.75 x 4.75.

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