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Is Herend china or porcelain?
Herend products are made from hard-paste porcelain using a mixture of kaolin, feldspar and quartz. After cleaning, decorating and drying, the porcelain is first fired at 830 degrees Celsius.
Why are Herend figurines so expensive?
The value of Herend porcelain is mainly due to the labor invested in the products, the highly-qualified craftsmen, the love for the profession and the manufactory character of molding a painting. Herend brand name and the image of the Manufactory add a lot to the value of the products.
What are Herend figurines?
Herend Figurines are made from porcelain, and each piece undergoes individual painting in addition to various gold applications. The porcelain figurine is hand-painted to include the traditional fishnet pattern and other luxuriously defining details.21 Jan 2019
How can you tell if a vase is porcelain?
The easiest way to identify porcelain figurines as opposed to earthenware or stoneware figurines is to examine the piece. Porcelain figurines have a delicate, fragile quality to them and are somewhat translucent, whereas, stoneware or earthenware figurines are not.
What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain vases?
Ceramic is opaque whereas porcelain is translucent. Porcelain has a fine and smooth surface, which is said to resemble the smoothness of an eggshell, and the material is thinner than ceramics. Porcelain also has a slightly whiter and delicate appearance than ceramics.
What is so special about porcelain?
Porcelain has a high level of mechanical resistance, low porosity and high density, which, on a daily basis, provide it with durability, innocuity, soft touch and beauty. It is a unique product, for it is important that you know the differences when related to other ceramic materials.20 Feb 2018