{"product_id":"lladro-aztec-dance-sculpture-limited-edition","title":"Lladro Aztec Dance Sculpture Limited edition","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte porcelain creation inspired by traditional Aztec dances from Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA work with an understated yet profusely enriched decoration that mirrors the solemnity of these ritual dances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origins of Aztec dances go back to pre-Hispanic Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey started off as ritual dances to worship the gods and to commune with nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dancers formed large circles and offerings were placed in the center, where they believed all energy to be concentrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAztec dances were also considered to be a ritual cleansing of body and soul and a medium to reach a higher plane of consciousness closer to man’s origins and destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe size, posture and expressive gestures of this porcelain creation entailed a highly complex process of elaboration, making it an excellent example of Lladró’s technical and decorative virtuosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaken overall, the feathers, the knee and ankle cuffs, the skirt and the breastplate have been worked with minute ornamental detail and with a meticulous use of enamels and metallic lusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decoration of the feathers called for a wide range of different tones of green and the use of airbrush solutions with newly created colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial attention was also paid to the decoration of the obsidian, a stone used in weapons and banners and believed since ancient times to possess protective powers and to ward off negativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA work that conveys the power and energy of these traditional dances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsurance included : Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptor : Francisco Polope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain Type : Gloss and Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished : Gloss and Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Serie : Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Serie Units : 250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Included : Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lladro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48975646458011,"sku":"1002027","price":26610.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/7677\/2251\/files\/1002027.jpg?v=1783972180","url":"https:\/\/graysondecor.com\/products\/lladro-aztec-dance-sculpture-limited-edition","provider":"Grayson Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}