Vintage Norcrest Rooster. 1960s. Bright colors. EXCELLENT condition

Description Golden Phoenix Chicken made by Norcrest of Japan, circa 1960s. These luscious birds appear to be Roosters but in actuality are a cross breeding that was done in the late 19th Century. The Golden Phoenix is a German breed of long-tailed chicken. It derives from cross-breeding of imported long-tailed Japanese birds similar to the Onagadori with other breeds....see Chinese Zodiac meaning below. The colors are an exquisite array of yellow/orange breasts and a wonderful teal colored long tail. The combs and wattles are red. EXCELLENT CONDITION SIZE: Approx 6.25"high 5" wide