Herend's Kitty pattern celebrates the fleeting beauty of spring tulips through six hand-painted motifs in delicate pastel tones—a discontinued design that captures European cottage garden romance with botanical accuracy and quiet luxury restraint.

This listing includes:
• Eight (8) Rimmed Soup Bowls - 9.5" diameter (24.1 cm)
- Three (3) white tulip motifs
- Two (2) orange tulip motifs
- One (1) yellow tulip motif
- One (1) blue tulip motif
- One (1) pink/purple tulip motif

Condition: Excellent—no chips, cracks, or repairs across all eight bowls. All 24-karat gold rims intact with no wear. Hand-painted tulip motifs remain vibrant with crisp detail on basketweave embossed borders.

Details:
• Collection: Herend Porcelain Manufactory | Design: "Kitty" (KY)
• Material: European porcelain with hand-painted tulip motifs and 24-karat gold rims
• Authentication: Blue Herend shield backstamp reading "HEREND HUNGARY HANDPAINTED" with shape number 503, pattern code KY, and painter's marks
• Distinctive Features: Basketweave embossed rim border, scalloped edges, each bowl features one of six different hand-painted tulip varieties in naturalistic pastel colors
• Rarity: Discontinued pattern, increasingly scarce in complete sets

An ideal addition for collectors seeking authentic European porcelain rather than contemporary imitations, this set delivers Herend's documented heritage with the same hand-painted techniques featured regularly in Veranda and Architectural Digest as a design editor favorite for romantic spring table settings and cottage-inspired entertaining.

Perfect for:
• Soup course at formal dinners (French onion, bisque, consommé, chowder)
• Pasta service for Italian-inspired menus
• Salad presentation with generous portions
• Cereal or oatmeal for breakfast in bed
• Fruit and yogurt parfait service
• Individual pot pie or casserole dishes
• Ice cream and dessert sundaes
• Serving nuts or snacks at cocktail parties
• Spring luncheon or garden party tablescapes
• Easter or Mother's Day brunch service
• Garden party or outdoor entertaining
• Floral-themed tea parties or spring celebrations
• Wedding gift or bridal registry addition
• Anniversary or housewarming gift
• Cottage core or grandmillennial table settings
• Mix-and-match tablescape with varied tulip motifs

Looks beautiful in:
• Formal dining room tables and sideboards
• Kitchen breakfast nooks or islands
• Butler's pantries on display shelving
• Cottage-style dining spaces
• Garden room or sunroom tables
• Open shelving as decorative accent

Complements Decor Styles:
• French Country and English Country House aesthetics
• French Provincial romantic interiors
• European Cottage or Garden House style
• Grandmillennial maximalist tablescapes
• Cottage Core and floral-forward decor
• Spring-inspired or botanical interiors

The Kitty pattern features six different tulip varieties hand-painted in soft pastel tones against pristine white porcelain, each bloom rendered with botanical accuracy including subtle shading on petals and naturalistic green leaves. Designed by Herend painter Gustave and inspired by spring tulips in the Bakony region near the Herend manufactory, the pattern captures the ephemeral beauty of cottage garden flowers in their brief moment of bloom. Small scattered floral sprigs in matching pastel colors accent the rim, while the basketweave embossed border adds subtle texture beneath the 24-karat gold edge. The six tulip motifs—white, orange, yellow, blue, pink, and purple—create natural variety across a table setting, with each bowl showcasing a different bloom as if freshly gathered from a spring garden.

History of Pattern and Brand:
The Kitty pattern represents Herend's tradition of botanical designs that celebrate European garden culture, with each tulip motif hand-painted to capture the fleeting beauty of spring blooms. Herend Porcelain Manufactory, established in 1826, gained international recognition after Queen Victoria ordered a complete dinner service at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. The manufactory maintains nearly 600 master painters who work within the unique master painter system, ensuring that each piece is individually hand-painted with slight variations that give every bowl its own character and artistic personality.

Care Instructions:
• Hand wash only with mild soap and warm water to preserve 24-karat gold rims
• Avoid abrasive sponges or harsh detergents that could damage hand-painted details
• Dry thoroughly with soft cloth, paying attention to embossed basketweave rim
• Do not microwave or place in dishwasher
• Stack carefully with felt separators to protect gold rims
• Store in climate-controlled environment away from extreme temperature changes

Shipping:
• Museum-quality packaging with full insurance included
• Each bowl individually wrapped with protective padding
• Secured in box with multiple layers of protection
• Expedited shipping available upon request
• International buyers responsible for customs duties and import taxes in destination country