It was made at the Pfaltzgraff Pottery of York, PA, in the late nineteenth century. The front is decorated with a very large bird atop a detailed leaf. The bird is painted with folky details: an improportionately large head, pronounced bill, and paddle-like tail. The decoration is executed in brilliant cobalt blue, set against a light background, and covers nearly the entire front of this substantial five gallon vessel. The bird measures approximately nine inches in length, and the leaf measures about 8 1/2 inches. Above the bird's head is a "5" in cobalt script to indicate gallonage. Bird decorations are rare for Pfaltzgraff stoneware. This piece is exceptional due to the size of the decoration. Overall, a superior example of one of the most popular Pennsylvania maker's marks.