Jay (one of a pair), 1740, German, Meissen, Hard-paste porcelain, gilt bronze, Height: 18 in. ( cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

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Jay (one of a pair), 1740, German, Meissen, Hard-paste porcelain, gilt bronze, Height: 18 in. ( cm), Ceramics-Porcelain, Porcelain birds have their origins in the princely tradition of maintaining collections of living animals and birds in menageries and aviaries, which were viewed as microcosms of the universe, and emblems of royal power and enlightenment

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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