{"product_id":"lladro-lamassu-sculpture-limited-edition","title":"Lladro Lamassu Sculpture - Limited Edition","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition porcelain sculpture of Lamassu, a hybrid creature with the body of a bull, head of a man and wings of an eagle in gold lustre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and handmade in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique pieces by the artist of Lladró.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffical Lladró guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive breakage insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptures which belong to the High Porcelain collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe striking presence of mythological beings flanking the Ishtar Gate at the walls of Babylon inspired the artists of the Lladró High Porcelain workshop in this powerful sculpture, richly decorated with golds, lustres and a vast wealth of colours and textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamassu is the name of the winged bulls with human heads guarding the entrance to the royal palaces of the ancient Neo-Assyrian empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith their imposing presence on both sides of the door, they symbolised the supernatural powers of kings, drove away evil and attracted good fortune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach of the elements of this mythological creature is reproduced with great artistry in this limited edition: the wild bull of Mesopotamia hunted by kings, the eagle representing the monarch contemplating his subjects, and the human brow crowned as an allusion to his intelligence and divinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the embellishment of the piece, blue tones are highlighted, with turquoise reminiscent of lapis lazuli and gold as a symbol of wealth, all applied with great precision by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew lustres are combined in cobalt blue and brown, in addition to a combination of matte, gloss and satin finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsurance included: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptor: Marco Antonio Noguerón\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain Type: Matte and silver lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished: Matte and silver lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Serie: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Serie Units: 750\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Included: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lladro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31220161347682,"sku":"1001946","price":16430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1837\/7823\/products\/01001946.jpg?v=1577389184","url":"https:\/\/www.graysonliving.com\/products\/lladro-lamassu-sculpture-limited-edition","provider":"Grayson Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}