Waste bowl 1770 - 1780

This porcelain "Waste bowl" from the Höchst Manufactory is decorated with a delicate scene of two birds perched on a branch, a testament to the high-quality craftsmanship of 18th-century German porcelain. The painting is rendered in vibrant colors and fine detail, showcasing the talent of the Höchst artisans. This decorative bowl, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a prime example of the "birds on a branch" motif popular in European decorative arts during this period.