NAO Sea Maiden. Porcelain Mermaid Figure.

large online retailer.comNao porcelain figurines express the joys tender moments and important passages of life. Hand-crafted by skilled artisans and hand-painted in soft pastel shades each Nao sculpture makes a cherished heirloom and is sure to delight the recipient. Sea Maiden standing approximately 5-1/4 inches tall shows a young mermaid sitting with her arms wrapped around her blue tail. A pink fish adorns her hair and she stares into space with a dreamy expression on her face. A sense of serenity imbues the sculpture making this a sweet gift for a loved one.Nao figurines are made in the studios of its renowned parent company Lladr? in Valencia Spain. A blend of skilled craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology goes into each piece which is kiln-fired for more than 20 hours to ensure a flawless final glaze. The collection of approximately three hundred figurines includes angels children pets mermaids wedding cake toppers religious icons and more. Collectors eagerly await the new arrivals each year. --Ann BieriProduct DescriptionNao porcelain sculptures are hand crafted in Valencia Spain where pioneers in the European porcelain industry have been creating timeless works of art since the company's inception in 1953. This blend of old-world craftsmanship and the latest ceramic technology ensures that each individual Nao sculpture is finished to perfection and will be cherished for generations to come. Nao's extensive collection of more than 300 sculptures captures the unforgettable moments of life including motherhood weddings childhood falling in love the joy of pets the beauty of nature religion and much more. Both gift-givers and discriminating collectors alike will appreciate the quality and attention to detail that signifies each and every Nao sculpture. Nao part of the Lladro group is sold in more than 122 countries around the world.