Showing posts with label ancient. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ancient. Show all posts

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Lladro 01009807 Shogun

 







































Weight 17.64 lb
Finished Matte and metallic luster
Color Black and copper
Dimensions
Height (in): 26.772
Width (in): 13.386
Length (in): 14.567
Launch Year 2026
Sculptor José Santaeulalia

A creation in matte black porcelain inspired by the ancient shōgun of feudal Japan, decorated with gold luster engravings and copper accents that stand out against the dark background.

Silence speaks, it is the pause before movement, the calm that comes before action. From that idea comes this creation inspired by the ancient shōgun, supreme commanders of the army in feudal Japan and the highest rank a samurai could achieve. This piece is a fragment of history that captures the essence of Bushidō, the ethical and moral code that guided their lives and emphasized self-mastery.

Shogun is handcrafted in matte black porcelain and symbolizes the restrained strength and inner discipline of the Japanese warrior. Standing 68 cm tall, the black porcelain evokes both darkness and the cold steel of the samurai armor, a sophisticated finish that absorbs light and enhances form.

Every line of his attire has been hand-engraved by expert artisans, capturing the complex texture of the kimono and the tension of his muscles. The dragon etched into the garment, the geometric patterns along the edges, and the sword hilts are finished with a subtle gleam of gold and copper luster. These metallic touches add visual richness and contrast. True to tradition, the warrior carries his daishō (the pair of samurai swords, katana and wakizashi), a symbol of his status and his warrior’s soul.

Shogun is a reflection on mastery. A creation that, in times of noise, reminds us of the importance of cultivating serenity and inner strength.




Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Lladro 01008591 DANCERS FROM THE NILE (GOLDEN RE-DECO)





 



Weight 12.81 lb
Finished Gloss and gold luster
Color White and gold
Height (in): 20.079
Width (in): 12.598
Length (in): 10.63
Launch Year 2014
Sculptor Juan Ignacio Aliena
Limited Series of 500 units

Figurine of Egyptian women dancing, in porcelain with gold lustre accents.

We have no way of knowing how the music of the ancient Egyptians sounded, but we can dream of the grace of its dancers and the exotic dances in stunning palaces on the banks of the Nile. The land of the pharaohs has not lost one ounce of its captivating power and it continues to evoke a world of magic and adventure. Lladró artists have recreated the dresses of young dancers from the paintings of ancient temples, meticulously reproducing crowns, bracelets, anklets and all the rich ornamentation which makes this piece a veritable jewel. It is embellished with gold lustre applied to large areas of the piece. The combination of gloss and matte finishes further enhances the filigree adorning the dresses and jewels of the dancers.




Tuesday, July 08, 2025

Lladro 01009695 Spartan

 































Height (in) 27.953
Width (in) 17.323
Length (in) 10.236
Porcelain Type Matte and metallic luster
Sculptor Ernest Massuet

Porcelain sculpture of Spartan, the famous warriors of ancient Greece.

When King Leonidas and the three hundred Spartan Hoplites under his command held off the Persian army at the Thermopylae pass, the courage and sacrifice of these Greek warriors entered into the realm of legend for evermore. This black porcelain sculpture depicts one of those brave soldiers equipped with his spectacular helmet with plumes, a mask—which can be placed or removed to reveal the warrior’s face thanks to a magnet system—shield, lance and armor. The wealth of detail, added to the decoration, the precisely modelled anatomy and the meticulous ornamentation demonstrate an extraordinary degree of virtuosity. Made in black porcelain and decorated with metallic copper, blue and black enamels. The shield is painted with black luster with a marble effect while the helmet is decorated with aged silver luster. The result is a striking and powerful figure that is at once noble and elegant.

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