Vintage Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine of a Cockatoo Perched on a Branch
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Description
the expressive cockatoo with a prominent head crest and strong hooked beak perched upon a foliate branch-work base; with maker's marks to underside; Dux Porcelain began in 1860 by Eduard Eichler in what was then Duchov, Bohemia. The high quality pottery and porcelain figures produced there are now referred to by the abbreviated name, "Royal Dux." Ownership of the business changed frequently over the last 150 years. Bohemia became part of Czechoslovakia which was in turn controlled first by Germany then the Soviet Union. In 1990, even the national name was changed to Czech Republic
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More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: Czech Republic Period: 1980-1999 Materials: glazed porcelain Condition: Good. good vintage condition with no chips or cracks Creation Date: 1990 Styles / Movements: Traditional Patterns: Animal/Insects Dealer Reference #: 5590 Incollect Reference #: 823257 -
Dimensions
W. 6 in; H. 16 in; D. 4.25 in; W. 15.24 cm; H. 40.64 cm; D. 10.8 cm;
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