Herend Rothschild Bird Porcelain Cachepot, Hand-Painted, Discontinued Shape 7201

A Herend cachepot in Rothschild Bird, among the most celebrated patterns in porcelain. First created in 1860 for the Rothschild family, its motifs tell a nineteenth-century tale: Baroness Rothschild lost her pearl necklace in the garden of her Vienna residence, and days later her gardener found it in a tree, where birds were playing with it. Here, pairs of hand-painted birds perch on flowering branches across the exterior, with scattered butterflies between them. Inside is a hidden detail: ladybugs and moths painted on the interior base, visible only to those who look closely. Gilt scroll handles carry crisp, unworn dentil detailing.

This is shape 7201/RO, a form Herend has since discontinued. While the manufactory still produces Rothschild Bird cachepots today, we have been unable to locate another example of this shape. The base bears Herend’s blue underglaze mark and the hand-painted pattern code.

Equally suited to a potted orchid, a fresh arrangement, or display on its own. Pristine condition throughout, with no chips, cracks, wear, or repairs.

8¼" H × 8⅞" D × 10½" handle to handle.

Curator certified for accuracy and quality.