Contemporary German Studio Pottery Bird Sculpture by Bürgelhaus

A beautiful example of contemporary German folk craft, this handmade pedestal bird comes from Bürgelhaus—a studio continuing the rich tradition of Bürgel ceramics in Thuringia. Glossy cobalt blue with creamy slip decoration, it blends heritage techniques with playful charm.

Each piece is handmade and unique, and this one has a sculptural quality—perched tall, with its beak lifted and painted wings almost in motion. It’s a joyful, carefully made object that feels as much like art as it does ornament.