Stunning Tureen with Lid and Handles produced by Herend - “Rothschild Bird“ Collection, well known hand painted pattern with birds perched among branches and scattered insects, in excellent to pristine condition. This is a Masterpiece made by Herend, extremely rare, Hand painted, the relief border in Altozier, outlined in gilt (gold), with numerous applied roses, 1st class quality. This pattern was first created in 1850 for the Rothschild family of Europe and is considered to be the epitome of hand painting on porcelain. Twelve different motifs portray a 19th century tale about Baroness Rothschild who lost her pearl necklace in the garden of her Vienna residence. Several days later it was found by her gardener, who saw birds playing with it in a tree. The tureen is in excellent to pristine condition, one little stain in the interior, marked with blue Herend shield mark and numbered, NO chips, NO cracks and NO repairs, please see pictures as they are part of description. Hungary - 1970 - 1885 Dimensions: diameter with handles 20 cm, height 16 cm. The lot will be very carefully and safely packed! With love and respect for the porcelain - “ The White Gold “