NAO Nurse. Porcelain Nurse Figure.

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Product 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.Amazon.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. Nurse, standing an impressive 13-1/4 inches tall, shows a nurse in a traditional uniform holding a newborn baby wrapped in a swaddling blanket. A sense of serenity and tenderness imbues the sculpture, making this a sweet gift for a new mother or someone in the nursing profession. 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 Bieri