Herend - Vase - Porcelain - Herend trumpet vase pheasant

Herend - Large monumental trumpet vase with pheasant heads - Model 6655/AP 'Apponyi Purple' - Hungary - Post-1948
Description:
Beautiful, large and elegant porcelain vase from the renowned Hungarian manufacturer Herend. This impressive model (6655) is a monumental trumpet vase, atmospherically equipped with two characteristic handles shaped like pheasant heads.
The vase is finished in the iconic and beloved hand-painted 'Apponyi Purple' decor (also known as Chinese Bouquet Pink / Raspberry). Made from high-quality European hard porcelain and richly decorated with refined floral motifs and hand-painted 24-karat gold accents on the details and rims. A classic and highly sought-after collectible.
Manufacturer: Herend (Hungary)
Model number: 6655 / AP
Decor: Apponyi Purple / Raspberry (AP)
Material: Glazed hard porcelain with 24k gold accents
Period: Second half of the 20th century (post-1948)
Marks: Fully marked on the underside with the blue Herend factory stamp, "HANDPAINTED" and the model number 6655/AP. Also fitted with blind (pressed) marks.
Condition:
In very good condition. No chips, hairlines or restorations. There is very light, localized wear/gold loss on the extreme upper rim (the gilding on the rim is about 90% intact, see photos). The pheasant-head handles and the rest of the gilding are in excellent condition.