Herend - Vase - 7003 - Hardpaste Porcelain

This exquisite Herend porcelain vase features the iconic Rothschild Bird (RO) pattern, a design first created in 1850 for the legendary Rothschild family. Entirely hand-painted by master artisans in Hungary, the vase depicts a charming scene of two birds perched on a branch, accented by delicate scattered insects and the signature gold-trimmed rim.
The pattern is steeped in 19th-century lore. According to the legend, Baroness Rothschild lost her precious pearl necklace in the garden of her Vienna residence. Days later, it was discovered by her gardener, being played with by a pair of birds in a tree. The Baroness was so charmed by the story that she commissioned Herend to immortalize the scene on her dinnerware. If you look closely at the branches on Herend pieces, you can often find the tiny hand-painted necklace draped among the leaves.
Crafted in fine hard-paste porcelain, this "Queen of Patterns" remains a symbol of prestige and royal heritage. According to its markings, this specific example was manufactured in 2015, representing the modern pinnacle of Herend’s centuries-old tradition.