Quail Ceramics Hippo Face Egg Cup, 8.5cm

The Quail Ceramics Hippo Face Egg Cup is made from hand-painted stoneware, with a finely detailed hippopotamus face forming the front of the cup. Use it to serve a soft-boiled egg with buttered toast soldiers, or make it part of an Easter breakfast table. It’s an appealing gift for a hippo enthusiast, and makes a characterful display piece on a kitchen shelf between uses.

• Hand-painted stoneware with fine, lifelike hippopotamus detailing
• Stands 8.5cm tall for serving or display
• Dishwasher and microwave safe for everyday use

Meet the maker: Quail Ceramics

Quail Ceramics brings the animal kingdom to the table, from characterful garden birds and farmyard favourites to creatures from further afield. Each piece captures the personality of its subject, with carefully painted markings, expressive faces and a playful sense of humour. These British-designed ceramics are made to be used and enjoyed, whether it's a robin holding your breakfast egg, a cow pouring milk or a pair of birds keeping salt and pepper close to hand.

Every design begins in the UK, with many original models made by traditional ceramicists in the Midlands. Quail then works closely with small family businesses in Thailand and Sri Lanka, where skilled craftspeople fire and hand-paint each piece. It's this attention to detail that gives Quail's ceramics their distinctive character, while helping keep traditional hand-painting skills alive.

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