Description

Japanese white-glazed porcelain parrot, ca. 1860. Modeled with a fierce expression, wings slightly raised, with head turned. It is perched on a pierced rockwork base. Smoothly potted with slight modelling of the wings to suggest feathers. The eyes in a rich dark blue. Though it has been described as a hawk, it is more likely a parrot.

Illustrated in Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," p. 269, no. 323.

Provenance: Nuri Farhadi, Inc., New York, 18 March 1976; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 9 in x width: 4 1/2 in x depth: 5 1/2 in.

Condition

There are no visible restorations under UV light. To one wing, there is a large hairline that extends through the wing starting at the top and reaching nearly the tip of the wing. Some accretions to the face that could be cleaned. Light wear to the underside.

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Japanese White Glazed Porcelain Parrot

Name: Japanese White Glazed Porcelain Parrot
SKU: 245359491
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

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Estimate $1,000-$2,000Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM EST

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