Royal Copenhagen Item Appraisal

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine (bottom view)

This image primarily displays the base of a porcelain figurine, revealing crucial identifying marks rather than the full figure itself. The visible part of the base is an unglazed porcelain surface, likely bisque, which appears off-white or cream-colored with some subtle mottling or discoloration, possibly from age or handling. There's a small, circular hole drilled near the top center of the base, a common feature in porcelain figurines for venting during firing or for mounting. The main distinguishing feature is the Royal Copenhagen manufacturer's mark in underglaze blue. This mark consists of a crowned circle with 'ROYAL COPENHAGEN DENMARK' written around a central crown emblem. Below this, there are three wavy blue lines, symbolizing Denmark's three straits and a classic Royal Copenhagen signature element. Below the wavy lines, the number '905' is hand-painted in black, likely an item or model number specific to the figurine. To the right of the wavy lines, the inscription 'dhx' is stamped in blue, which could be an artist's or decorator's mark, or an internal production code. The exposed bisque surface implies that the unglazed base was designed to offer stability and contrast with a typically glazed upper portion of the figurine. The overall impression is one of quality craftsmanship associated with Royal Copenhagen. While the full figure is not visible, a blurred background suggests a figurine depicting a person, possibly a farmer, with a small calf, consistent with common Royal Copenhagen themes of rural life and animals.