In Portuguese folklore, a pilgrim on his way to Santiago de Compostela was accused of theft and arrested. In spite of his honesty, he was unable to offer a satisfactory defense and was sentenced to hang. He asked his jailers if he might see the judge, who received him in the judicial dining room. The judge was eating roasted rooster. The prisoner declared his innocence once more before the judge and asked for mercy. When it was denied, the innocent man declared, as proof of his innocence, the rooster would rise up and crow, which to everyone's astonishment indeed did happen. Needless to say, the pilgrim was spared. The story became part of Portuguese folklore and represents justice triumphing on behalf of those who fight for it and good luck.
Bring Good Luck to yor dinner table with the Portguese Good Luck Roosters
Metal. Portuguese Good Luck Rooster 3" $10.50 each
Metal. Portuguese Good Luck Rooster 3" $10.50
Metal. Portuguese Good Luck Rooster 3" $10.50
$8.50 Tiny metal good luck roosters 2"
Tiny metal Portuguese good luck rooster 2". $8.50
Tiny metal Portuguese good luck rooster 2". $8.50
$16.00 Good luck rooster clay handpainted 5" red
Clay. Portuguese good luck rooster. 8 inches. $29.00
$29.00 Good luck rooster clay handpainted white 8"
$45.00 Clay 10" Good Luck Rooster
Magnets
$12.50 Portuguese good luck rooster magnet. 4"
$9.50 Good luck rooster metal handpainted 3" magnet red
$6.90 Good luck rooster tile magnet 2"
$22.00 Portuguese good luck rooster. 6"
$49.00 Portuguese good luck rooster. 11"
$75.00 Wonderful ceramic handpainted Portuguese good luck rooster. 13"
$24.00 Good luck rooster ceramic handpainted round box 4" diameter
$22.00 Good luck rooster ceramic handpainted napkin holder 5 1/4" long, 3 1/2" high
Napkin holder reverse shows either another rooster or flowers
$22.00 Good luck rooster ceramic handpainted spoon rest 10 1/4" long
$28.00 Good luck rooster ceramic hanpainted trivet w/ cork legs 8" diameter
$29.00 Good luck rooster metal handpainted 8" black
$59.00 Good luck rooster metal handpainted 10" black
$29.00 Good luck rooster metal handpainted 6" napkin holder black
$29.00 Good luck rooster metal handpainted 6" napkin holder red
References to the origin of the legend of the rooster in Portugal are centered on the town of Barcelos of northwestern Portugal. With its crest and spurs painted brilliant red, the rooster's body is flamboyantly painted on a background of black or white. It is rumored people in the region still worship the cult of the rooster so the legend has been passed down for generations.
Metal Handpainted Portuguese Good Luck Rooster Cork Stopper $12.50
$12.50 Portuguese good luck rooster cork stopper. 3"+1" cork
Our Portuguese dinnerware Evora Flowers design pottery. Click on image for more.
Here is a fun and practical ideia to display your Portuguese good luck rooster as lable holder for your guests at the dinner table or why not a party favor?
$29.00 Good luck rooster metal handpainted 5" toothpick holder red
$55.00 Good luck rooster tablecloth rectangular blue border 52"x69" 100% cotton
$12.00 Good luck rooster placemat 19"x14" print both sides blue
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