Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4″ (10cm)
Width: 4″ (10cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Diameter: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
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Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4″ (10cm)
Width: 4″ (10cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Diameter: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This is a Herend Porcelain cachepot urn in the Empire style, made in 1960 and kept in near mint condition. It’s a petite piece at 4 inches high and about 4 inches across in width, length, and diameter, with a flared trumpet rim, rich red bands, and generous gold gilding. The body shows a classical gilt cartouche, and it stands on a square base with four gilded paw feet—small but showy. At roughly 66 years old, it’s a true mid‑century example of an earlier neoclassical look. The compact size makes it perfect for a small bouquet, makeup brushes, or simply as a bright accent on a shelf, with minimal signs of age.
Herend, founded in 1826 in Hungary, is famous for hand‑painted, hard‑paste porcelain favored by European courts. Every piece is decorated and gilded by hand and fired multiple times for that glossy, glass‑like finish. The Empire styling here—paw feet, laurel‑like ornament, and bold red with heavy gold—echoes early 19th‑century French taste. Mid‑century Herend production was careful and not mass‑market, and small cachepots like this are harder to find in clean condition, so it’s a genuinely vintage and somewhat scarce example. Expect a “Herend Hungary” mark under the base, often with painter numbers. Dust gently, avoid abrasives and dishwashers to protect the gilding.
