Aquincum Porcelain Figurine Heron Bird Vintage Collectible Sculpture

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 12″ (30cm)
Width: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980

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This is an Aquincum porcelain heron…

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 12″ (30cm)
Width: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980

Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This is an Aquincum porcelain heron figurine from 1980, shown in a tall, poised stance with a glossy, soft-toned glaze. It stands 12 inches (30 cm) high, 3.5 inches (8.75 cm) wide, and 4 inches (10 cm) long, so it has real presence without taking much space. The white body, pale yellow beak, and mint reed support feel light and calm, ideal for a mantel or bookshelf. Condition is near mint, with clean surfaces and sharp details. At roughly 46 years old, it’s firmly vintage, and this taller heron model is not common to find so well preserved.

Aquincum is a Budapest, Hungary porcelain house known for refined figurines made from hard-paste porcelain and finished with hand shading. Mid-century through the late 20th century, their artists produced sleek animal and bird forms that read modern yet timeless. Most pieces carry an “Aquincum Budapest” mark on the base, sometimes paired with a pattern or model number. Because production and exports were modest compared with bigger makers, Aquincum pieces appear less often outside Europe, which helps their collectability. Enthusiasts value the graceful lines, soft pastels, and sturdy firing quality. Care is simple: dust gently, avoid abrasives, and keep out of direct sunlight.