Box in the form of a bird's nest

Manufacturer Höchst Porcelain Factory (German, 1746 - 1796)

CultureGerman

OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany

Datec.1765-1770

Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.

DimensionsOverall: 12.5 x 10.9 cm (4 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

MarkingsWheel in underglaze-blue, and incised V.B.1.0.

DescriptionHöchst bird's nest box and cover, the circular box modelled as a pale yellow basket. It is containing a brown mossy bird's nest with four speckled tan eggs and a bright yellow canary perched at the rim.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.698.1-2

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

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Status

Not on view

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