Title
A Pair of Porcelain Figurines
Object Type
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
A PAIR OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURINES of EXOTIC BIRDS (German, 19th century), possibly turkeys. The porcelain is painted with polychrome enamel decoration. Each molded with small heads on attenuated lavender necks connected to egg-shaped black and white checkerboard bodies supported by twig legs.
Cultural Origin
German
Medium
porcelain
Extent
17 3/4" x 5 3/4"
Collection
Source
Bequest of Mrs. Alletta Morris McBean.
Identifier
PSNC.8545.1 - .2
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