A Hungarian classic, Herend’s painted dishes and gilded figurines are produced in collectable editions, exclusively numbered at the base. An ornate porcelain elephant in cobalt kaleidoscope, trunk pointed towards the door of one’s dwelling, is said to bring luck to the occupants of a home. A ceramic frog is believed to bolster fertility. A prismatic clay dragonfly symbolizes transformation. Given as gifts, the animal totems are decorative reminders of intention. September 2013 |