Vintage Porcelain Figurine Eurasian Hoopoe Bird

This vintage Ethan Allen porcelain Hoopoe bird figurine is a highly collectible mid-century decorative piece. This lively R.N. 48864: is Ethan Allen's registered manufacturer/importer code, a permanent identifier used on their high-end pottery lines during the mid-to-late 20th century.porcelain figurine (approximately 13.75 - 14 inches tall) depicts a Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops), identifiable by its distinctive orange-and-black erectile crest, long slender downturned bill, and striking black-and-white barred wings and tail.Figurines in this classic style—modeled perched on a naturalistic base with applied foliage—were famously originated by master modeller J.J. Kaendler for Meissen Porcelain in the 18th century and later reproduced by various European porcelain manufactories. Ethan Allen: The American home furnishings brand that imported and sold this piece as part of their high-end decorative accents collections. 43-3031: The corporate item or style catalog number used by Ethan Allen to inventory this specific hoopoe bird design. Made in Italy: Indicates it was hand-painted and manufactured by an artisan ceramic studio in Italy exclusively for distribution by Ethan Allen. R.N. 43864: This is a Registered Identification Number (RN) issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), used to identify the corporate entity responsible for importing or marketing the product in the United States. No problems with this figurine, it's in excellent condition. Dimensions: It stands approximately 13.75 to 14 inches tall. Origin: Beautifully handcrafted and hand-painted in Italy exclusively for Ethan Allen.

• Subject: The piece accurately depicts a Eurasian Hoopoe, characterized by its prominent orange and black-tipped crest, long curved beak, and striking black-and-white striped wings and tail.
• Design: The bird is modeled in a life-sized or near life-sized posture, perched gracefully atop a stylized, neutral-toned tree trunk or stump base. R.N. 48864: This is Ethan Allen's registeredmanufacturer/importer code, a permanent identifier used on their high-end pottery lines during the mid-to-late 20th century.