Herend, Hungary Large "Rothschild" serving platter, mid-20th century.

Herend, Hungary Large "Rothschild" serving platter, mid-20th century. Large oval serving platter in hand-painted porcelain featuring a motif of birds on a branch with butterflies, edged with a gilded rim. A classic Herend decoration with finely detailed brushwork and rich colour tones. Origin: Hungary, Herend. Designer: Herend manufactory. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: H. 5 cm, L. 42 cm, D. 32 cm. Period: Mid-20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with light age-related wear. Bio: Founded in 1826, Herend Porcelain Manufactory in Hungary is renowned for its hand-painted porcelain of the highest quality. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, it supplied Europe’s royal courts and aristocracy, becoming famous for its naturalistic decorations of birds, flowers, and butterflies — still hand-painted today using traditional techniques.