Royal Copenhagen (established Copenhagen, 1775)
Figurine: Penguin, 1889-1922
Glazed porcelain , 23.5 x 12.1 cm (9 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
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A glazed porcelain penguin figurine. It has a white chest and a gray back, wings, and head. The penguin turns its beak up proudly, its held slightly aloft, away from its body. A soft pink distinguishes the beak. The penguin’s feet are placed together, the color slightly pink. Its nails are gray. Its tail is cut at the tip, and rests on the ground. On the bottom of the penguin’s feet, there is a mark that reads “ROYAL”. The rest of the mark has faded.
Vatichino
Commentary
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