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Jim Gouldin @ Herend 37 days ago • Aug. 14, 2024 • 9:29 AM
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Jim Gouldin @ Herend 37 days ago • Aug. 14, 2024 • 9:29 AM
With echoes of caryatids, the draped female figures used as columns in ancient Greek architecture, Herend's sculptor has created a compote supported by three elegant seahorses with draping as well - albeit with a pattern alluding to the intricate armored plates that cover their bodies. Once this piece was given to the painting studio, the artists added to the story by decorating each seahorse in a slightly different fishnet color palette reflecting their maritime home. ...Read more of post

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Jim Gouldin @ Herend Sept. 6, 2023 • 11:10 AM • 380 days ago
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Jim Gouldin @ Herend Sept. 6, 2023 • 11:10 AM • 380 days ago
Depictions of mythical mermaids differ strongly. Sometimes they are sirens of the sea luring sailors to their deaths with their song. Other times they are keepers of the ocean charged with rescuing mankind from accidents. Regardless of the mermaid's intent, the legends agree that they are elusive, alluring beauties. Herend's mermaid, with her soft smile, is not sharing her secrets today but even without her song, she still enchants. Perched on a giant clam shell with its...Read more of post

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Jim Gouldin @ Herend Mar. 21, 2023 • 12:04 PM • 549 days ago
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Jim Gouldin @ Herend Mar. 21, 2023 • 12:04 PM • 549 days ago
With echoes of caryatids, the draped female figures used as columns in ancient Greek architecture, Herend's sculptor has created a compote supported by three elegant seahorses with draping as well - albeit with a pattern alluding to the intricate armored plates that cover their bodies. Once this piece was given to the painting studio, the artists added to the story by decorating each seahorse in a slightly different fishnet color palette reflecting their maritime home. ...Read more of post

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Beatriz Ball May 30, 2014 • 9:00 AM • 3,766 days ago
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Beatriz Ball May 30, 2014 • 9:00 AM • 3,766 days ago


Here comes summer!  Try our Harriet Bowl, a natural nautical shape of a clam found in two sizes in the Beatriz Ball OCEAN COLLECTION.  Fill it with ice and your favorite wine for cool summer entertaining or leave on a sideboard for a decorative touch.  Useful, attractive, and, as always, easy care with NO POLISHING EVER! 

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