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Box in the form of a bird's nest

Manufacturer (German, 1746 - 1796)
CultureGerman
OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany
Datec.1765-1770
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 12.5 x 10.9 cm (4 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
MarkingsWheel in underglaze-blue, and incised V.B.1.0.
DescriptionHöchst bird's nest box and cover, the circular box modelled as a pale yellow basket. It is containing a brown mossy bird's nest with four speckled tan eggs and a bright yellow canary perched at the rim.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.698.1-2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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