This is a charming vintage ceramic cockatoo figurine, full of personality and craftsmanship. Here’s a detailed description: Item: Hand-Painted Ceramic Cockatoo Figurine Origin: Marked “Made in Italy” with the number “489” on the base Description: • Figure: A cockatoo or parrot perched upright on a textured, rocky base. • Material: Glazed ceramic or porcelain. • Coloring: • Bird: The bird is primarily white with delicate feather detailing and a textured surface to simulate plumage. • Beak: Bright yellow with some naturalistic shading. • Eyes: Painted with attention to expression, giving the bird a curious, slightly whimsical look. • Base: Multi-toned in earthy shades of ochre, brown, green, and a touch of mossy texture—mimicking a tree stump or rocky outcrop with foliage. Markings & Condition: • Base Marking: “489 MADE ITALY” handwritten in blue underglaze or paint, indicating likely mid-century Italian ceramic production. • Bottom: Felt pads added to protect surfaces. • Condition: good vintage condition with no visible cracks and minor chips that do not take away from the overall look Style Notes: • A classic piece likely from a Capodimonte-style or similar Italian ceramic tradition. • Would fit beautifully into a maximalist, vintage eclectic, or Palm Beach Regency-style interior. • Could be a statement shelf piece or even repurposed as a lamp base if desired.