Hungarian Miklos Zsolnay Pecs Eosin Green Iridescent Porcelain Deer Doe 3.5"

Description

Vintage Miklós Zsolnay porcelain figurine in the shape of a curled up doe or baby deer in the desirable green iridescent eosin finish . Marked IT-180 P. Made in Pecs Hungary.

"The Zsolnay factory was established by Miklós Zsolnay (1800–1880) in Pécs, Hungary, to produce stoneware and other ceramics in 1853. In 1863, his son, Vilmos Zsolnay (1828–1900) joined the company and became its manager and director after several years. In 1893, Zsolnay introduced porcelain pieces made of eosin. The process results in a light red iridescence of the first prepared hue, hence the term eosin (Greek eos, flush of dawn). Different eosin colours and processes were developed over time. The secret eosin glaze renders porcelain to appear iridescent metallic, in different colours that change with the angle of reflection. Typical colours include shades of green, red, blue, and purple. Tádé Sikorski (1852–1940) married Vilmos’ daughter Júlia and became the chief designer. In 1900 Vilmos’ son Miklós took over. By 1914, Zsolnay was the largest company in Austro-Hungary. During World War I, production of pottery and building materials were curtailed, and the factory produced for military use, for instance insulators. After World War I, the fortunes of the factory declined due to the Serbian occupation, loss of markets, and difficulty to secure raw materials. However, after the depression, conditions improved. During World War II, its site of production in Budapest was bombed. With the rule of communism the factory was nationalized in 1948. Eventually, the Zsolnay name was dropped. The Pécsi Porcelángyár (Pécs Porcelain Factory) was used primarily to produce common tableware goods. However, in 1982 with the resumption of a market economy, the company regained its operational independence, was reorganized, and the Zsolnay name returned. In 1991, the Zsolnay Porcelain Manufacture became a stock company, and five years later it was bought by a private equity enterprise. In 2012, a Swiss-Syrian businessman called Bachar Najari bought the company from the city of Pécs." (Source: Wikipedia)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear

Dimensions

3.5" x 1.5" x 2.5" (Width x Depth x Height)