Product Description
Once again from Nao's Christmas series we bring you the King Balthazar with Jug figurine. Part of the Nao Figurines by Lladro collection, this porcelain figurine is an impressive 11.25 inches tall and 6 inches wide. All Nao porcelain figurines exceptional, and part of the reason is because they are handcrafted in Valencia, Spain at the Lladro porcelain factory; the factory known far and wide for the excellence of it's exquisite porcelain sculptures. All come with a Nao Porcelain gift box and include a certificate of authenticity. Gift yourself with the luxury of a Nao piece, or gift a dear friend with the unexpected beauty and high quality of one of these pieces. Notice the sheen, the texture, the beautifully detailed hand painting, all the result of the intense process of design you can count on from Nao Figurines by Lladro. King Melchior and King Gaspar also available in this series, as well as many other traditional Christmas characters.More from this collection
About The Collection
NAO Master artists begin with a sketch inspired by life's special moments, and transform it into a clay figurine that gives their own personal touch. The sculpture is reproduced in a complex series of molds that are filled with Lladro's remarkable porcelain, then reassembled and hand-painted before being glazed and fired at high temperatures for 24 hours or more. Prior to being fired, the artists make a small hole in the base of the piece to prevent cracking; often a small piece of porcelain stays inside the sculpture, creating the signature rattle known as the "Lladro Bell." The composition of the porcelain and glaze are a closely-guarded Lladro family secret.
The NAO by Lladro porcelain collection includes almost three hundred figurines, and new pieces are added every year. The NAO designers' and artists' creativity is demonstrated in each handmade figure, to be shared by collectors worldwide.
We regret that we are unable to provide assistance in valuing discontinued NAO porcelain figurines. We recommend that you contact an appraiser or antique store for help in determining current market values for NAO porcelain figurines.
