Vessel leg in the form of a bird

A vessel leg in the form of a bird by artist Metternich. The object is a weathered terracotta or clay sculpture of a bird with a long neck and legs. The bird has a long neck that curves downward. The head of the bird is small, and it appears to have a short beak. The body of the bird is long and slender, with two visible legs at the bottom. The legs are thick and sturdy. The bird's body has a protrusion on the side that forms a vessel or container. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.