A hand-painted porcelain parrot sat atop a weathered branch. This inquisitive-looking fellow faces left, while his doppelgänger looks right.

There are two famous Copacabanas: the beach in Rio, and the club in New York. This prim parakeet could make itself comfortable at either. Either way, our piece’s bright plumage represents tropical excellence and a good time had by all.

The Georgians used porcelain parrots like this piece to decorate their tables for special events, but an ornament like this ought to be on display all year round. JJ suggests finding a shelf or windowsill for it to live on when not in use.

Green parrot on a trunk stand