Manta Ray

Manta rays are emissaries of an undersea world that is as fascinating as it is mysterious; at once familiar and alien, meek yet frightening, prehistoric and yet also streamlined and sleek. They glide through the water, seemingly impervious to their surroundings. And it is precisely this moment that the young sculptor Maximilian Hagstotz has captured here in porcelain. Translating movement into this static medium is a central element of this figurine. As the main element of the piece, the ray floats atop the sculpture, large and calm. Underneath, the piece features a variety of marine life forms crafted out of pure white porcelain that only become apparent upon closer inspection. Tortoises, sharks, carps, giant clams, starfish, and a school of fish all wind around the base, drawing the eye up to the ray. The creature's undulating wings capture the hydrodynamic power of the water in elegant curves, lending the figurine a naturalistic appearance. This creates an exciting interplay between the lively base of the sculpture and the smooth lines of the ray, which is only painted on its back using under-glaze paint - a novelty in the manufactory's repertoire. The combination of the glaze and the dark blue under-glaze painting makes the ray appear almost wet and results in an organic texture reminiscent of ray skin. Because the porcelain paint sinks into the biscuit immediately after being applied each ray is unique in its colouring. With this unusual figurine, Hagstotz was able to successfully depict a snapshot of a moment in time that exudes not only a sense of energy, but also a wistful melancholy.

Delivery terms:

Delivery of the ordered goods on our webstore is carried out to any country and city of the world.

Transport company:

We cooperate with the following courier postal transport services:

EMS - Express Mail Service

DPD - Dynamic Parcel Distribution

Our own couriers and vehicles.

In each individual case, we are ready to discuss possible options for methods and delivery conditions in accordance with the needs of our customers. Our task is to make delivery as convenient, efficient and guaranteed for both sides of the contract as possible.

Payment Methods:

Bank transfer or electronic transfer based on the invoice.

Cost of delivery:

Shipping cost is calculated on a case-by-case basis.

On average, the calculation is 10% of the value of the ordered product.

In the case of taxing the parcel by customs service, the expenses are borne by the customer.

Delivery terms:

1. For products that are available in our showroom in Karlovy Vary - delivery is carried out during maximum 3-4 weeks;

2. For products that are not on stock in our showroom in Karlovy Vary:

* LLADRO / AIDA / LOBMEYR / AZ-DESIGN / HG ATELIER: maximum 2 months for the production of the order + maximum 2 weeks for delivery;

* MEISSEN / HEREND / SOHER: from 6 to 12 months for the production of the order + maximum 2 weeks for delivery;

After your application for ordering a product through our online store, we will contact you via e-mail or phone to provide you with more information about the anticipated date of delivery and ways of payment of the order.

* ROBBE & BERKING: 2 weeks for the production of the order + maximum 3 weeks for delivery.

We will try to arrange delivery at the most convenient time for you, upon prior contact with you.

Product packaging:

Due to the particular fragility and value of the assortment of our online store, we are very attentive to the careful packaging of the products that you order. Our packaging protects products from moisture and damages and allows you to get items safe and sound.

Product insurance:

All products from our webstore are insured.

In the unlikely and unfortunate case of receiving a broken product, we kindly ask you to notify us about this within 24 hours, providing your message with pictures and description of the problem. In this case, we will request you to send it back (at our expense) and try to replace it as soon as possible.

Please note that the parcel must be opened in the presence of the courier. In case of any damages, you can return the parcel to the courier service.