A small storage jar (10.5 cm/4 ins tall without lid, 8 cm/3 ins diameter, 11.5 cm/4.1/2 ins to top of wooden lid) from Portmeirion Pottery's vintage 'Birds of Britain' range. The range was launched in 1977 and discontinued c.1997. All the illustrations in this range were based on E. Donovan's 'Natural History of British Birds' of 1794, and the range was designed by Susan Williams Ellis. The backstamp on the base of the jar is the first within this range, showing that the jar dates from 1978. Please note that the item is dishwasher-proof as the decoration was applied before glazing, but handwashing is recommended.