Royal Copenhagen - 花瓶 - ツバメと葦 - 2693/2849 - Porcelain - 爪楊枝入れ

Royal Copenhagen miniature swallow vase or toothpick holder

A tiny Royal Copenhagen porcelain vessel painted with swallows skimming across an open coastal landscape. Windswept grasses fill the foreground, fading into pale dunes and a hazy blue-grey horizon. Turn it around and two more distant birds continue the scene.

Its gently flattened shape gives the decorator just enough room to create the impression of a much larger landscape. The result is a rather lovely little glimpse of the Danish coast—quiet, breezy and unexpectedly detailed for something small enough to sit in the palm of your hand.

Royal Copenhagen has produced porcelain in Denmark since 1775. The factory became particularly admired for its naturalistic underglaze painting, in which birds, plants and landscapes were rendered through softly blended blues, greys and earth tones.

Maker: Royal Copenhagen
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1957
Model: 2693/2849

64 g
5.5 cm tall
7 × 3 cm at the widest point

Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or restoration observed. The underglaze decoration remains clear and the glazed surface is well preserved. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Shipping cost includes professional packaging and careful handling.
Packed securely using recycled materials where possible.