Glazed ceramic pie bird, shaped like a small bird with an open beak and hollow body. The exterior is painted in soft blue, yellow, and black tones, with a smooth glossy finish. The open beak serves as a steam vent, while the hollow base allows vapor to rise through from the pie filling during baking.
This functional kitchen utensil was used to vent steam from pies as they baked, preventing the crust from cracking or becoming soggy, and helping maintain the pie’s domed shape.