ROOSTER "O GALO DE BARCELOS" HAND PAINTED BOTTLE CORK STOPPER & PLATE PORTUGAL

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O GALO DE BARCELOS ROOSTER BOTTLE STOPPER
For your consideration is this fabulous hand painted Rooster of Barcelos 7.5" plate with hanger and bottle stopper.  The symbol has its genesis in the history of Barcelos, Portugal.  The legend is so old that no one knows for sure its real source.  One version says that a crime had been committed in the Portuguese town of Barcelos, and a pilgrim from Galicia was passing through the town and was accused of the crime.  The man didn't have a way to prove his innocence and was condemned to death by hanging by a local judge.  As a last request, he asked to appear in front of the judge one more time to declare his innocence.  His request was granted and he was brought before the judge who was dining with friends.  The pilgrim once again declared his innocence and in the presence of the judge's guests, he pointed to a roasted rooster on the table and said, "As sure as I'm innocent, so will that rooster crow!"  With that, the rooster stood up on the table and crowed!  The pilgrim was immediately set free and went his way in peace.
This beautifully hand painted piece is a stunning conversation piece and great collectible for any rooster or chicken lover!
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