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Parrot toby jug - La Riojana circa 1960

Parrot toby jug produced by La Riojana in the La Rioja Province of Argentina circa 1960. Parrots are birds of the roughly 398 species in 92 genera comprising the order Psittaciformes, found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. One-third of all parrot species are threatened by extinction. Parrots have a generally pantropical distribution with several species inhabiting temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere as well. The greatest diversity of parrots is in South America and Australasia. Characteristic features of parrots include a strong, curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Many parrots are vividly colored, and some are multi-colored.

Maker:

La Riojana

Argentina

circa 1960

Model #:

toby jug

Size:

large

Height:

Parrot toby jug - La Riojana circa 1960
Parrot toby jug - La Riojana circa 1960
Parrot toby jug - La Riojana circa 1960
Parrot toby jug - La Riojana circa 1960
Parrot toby jug - La Riojana circa 1960
Parrot toby jug - La Riojana circa 1960
Parrot toby jug - La Riojana circa 1960
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