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A small, jewel-like bird perches like a treasured secret on the lid of this porcelain box, and the first thing you notice is the quiet contrast between the matte white container and the bird’s iridescent color. The quetzal’s rounded body and finely modeled feathers feel tender and compact—its soft green back and coral chest are rendered with subtle shading while a pearly crest and tiny gilded beak catch the light. The lid’s carved, leaf-like pattern gently echoes the bird’s tail and gives the piece a sense of calm order. Together the elements feel both decorative and delicate, as if the box was designed to hold something private and precious. There’s a refined, almost whispered presence here: decorative craftsmanship that delights in small details and a composed elegance that suits a bedside table or a quiet shelf where it can be seen and quietly admired.
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About Quetzal box
These functional objects are ornamented with beautiful creatures from tropical rainforests. In Quetzal Box the wealth of coloring of the bird contrasts with the matte holder and the varnished details underscoring etching on the lid. It is decorated with lusters and with metallic, iridescent pigments in a wide spectrum of colors. The refined treatment of the boxes and the exquisite detail of the quetzal are matched and combined in a perfect play of contrasts.
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About the Collection
Lladro is renowned for its exquisite porcelain figurines, blending fine porcelain art with delicate craftsmanship to create timeless collectible sculptures. Each Lladro piece is handmade, offering a unique work of art that captures the elegance and emotion of figurative sculpture. The brand's contemporary sculpture combines traditional porcelain artistry with modern design, creating a wide array of decorative art that appeals to collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Known for its luxury collectibles, Lladro continues to innovate, bringing a sense of grace and beauty to homes with its delicate figurines. From cultural craftsmanship to modern porcelain sculptures, Lladro's figurine collection offers stunning pieces that add sophistication and artistic flair to any setting.
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Lladro was founded in 1953 when Juan, Jose, and Vicente, three brothers born of local farmers and endowed with great artistic talent, formed a small family company in the Valencian village of Almacera, Spain. Since then, Lladro has undergone an amazing metamorphosis from an artisan workshop to a huge firm of international scope enjoying continual growth. The company management has remained in the hands of the Lladro family, the owners of the firm, since its inception.
The creative team started out by adapting styles from past eras, but it was not long before certain characteristics appeared that would soon shape what was to become the unique Lladro style.
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