Condition: Near Mint
Height: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Width: 3″ (7.5cm)
Length: 3″ (7.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970
This charming piece is a Herend Chinese Girl With Bird Porcelain Figurine, crafted in Hungary and dating back to around 1970. Standing at about three…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Width: 3″ (7.5cm)
Length: 3″ (7.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970
This charming piece is a Herend Chinese Girl With Bird Porcelain Figurine, crafted in Hungary and dating back to around 1970. Standing at about three and a half inches tall, and painted in beautiful soft colors, this figurine depicts a young girl in traditional attire, holding a brightly colored bird and wearing a butterfly-shaped hair ornament. With its playful, serene expression and gently painted features, this piece radiates a sense of innocence and nostalgia that’s hard to find in modern décor. What really makes it special is the quality of the hand-painting—each brushstroke has been carefully applied, making every Herend figurine a little different and truly one of a kind. Because it’s from the 1970s, this porcelain figure is now over 50 years old, qualifying it as both vintage and a rare collectible for anyone who loves unique, finely made antiques.
Herend is a name that carries a lot of weight in the world of porcelain. The Herend Porcelain Manufactory, founded in 1826 in Hungary, has been producing luxury hand-painted porcelain for nearly two centuries. These designs are especially beloved for their attention to detail and vibrant, long-lasting colors. Herend pieces are still made today using traditional techniques—each one is shaped and painted entirely by hand by skilled artisans. Some Herend figurines even feature elaborate gold accents or delicate flowers modeled from porcelain. Over the decades, Herend has made a range of collectible lines, often inspired by European and Asian motifs, which adds to their worldwide appeal. The Chinese Girl With Bird figurine is one such standout item, reflecting an “oriental” influence popular in mid-century decorative arts.
Collectors love Herend not just for the artistry but for the heritage and barely aged charm. Older pieces like this are especially prized because of their rarity—Herend’s hand-painted pieces are always made in smaller batches than factory-made porcelain, which means it’s not easy to come by an original from the 1970s in such good condition. Being in near mint shape with bright colors and no chips or cracks, this figurine is both a treasure and a snapshot of Hungarian craftsmanship at its finest. Whether displayed in a cabinet or given as a thoughtful gift, it brings character and a sense of history to any collection.
