Wise men in ancient Chinese said that the appearance of a snake in the house meant that a family would never want for food. They are very sociable and have a highly positive concept of friendship that they cultivate throughout their whole lives. Under the influence of the Snake, intellectual powers flow naturally, and meditation, creativity and originality are made easier. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 10/2/1929-29/1/1930, 27/1/1941-14/2/1942, 14/2/1953-2/2/1954, 2/2/1965-20/1/1966, 18/2/1977-6/2/1978, 6/2/1989-26/1/1990, 24/1/2001-11/2/2002

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Those born under this sign take on the vitality of the Horse. It is dynamic, open, expressive and elegant by nature. It also has an intrepid and uninhibited spirit leading it into adventures regardless of the risks. The Horse is sociable, extrovert and prefers activity to meditation. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 30/1/1930-16/2/1931, 15/2/1942-4/2/1943, 3/2/1954-23/1/1955, 21/1/1966-8/2/1967, 7/2/1978-27/1/1979, 27/1/1990-14/2/1991, 12/2/2002-31/1/2003

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The Goat is the most tender of all the animals in the Chinese Zodiac. The sweet and refined looks of all those born in the year of the Goat transmit cordiality and harmony. These people are always affectionate, natural and idealistic. They are animal and plant lovers. What they really aspire to is a quiet life in a comfortable and cozy home. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 17/2/1931-5/2/1932, 5/2/1943-24/1/1944, 24/1/1955-11/2/1956, 9/2/1967-29/1/1968, 28/1/1979-15/2/1980, 15/1/1991-3/2/1992, 1/2/2003-21/1/2004

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Bright, imaginative and skilful, monkeys are quick and adaptable to circumstances. Using their intelligence and sense of humor, they are constantly engaged in a search for new experiences and challenges to stimulate their senses. Their ability allows them to be many things at the same time. They do not surrender to difficulties. The Monkey resists pressure and fights tenaciously. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 6/2/1932-25/1/1933, 25/1/1944-12/2/1945, 12/2/1956-30/1/1957, 30/1/1968-16/2/1969, 16/2/1980-4/2/1981, 4/2/1992-22/1/1993, 22/1/2004-8/2/2005

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Those born under its sign are lively and extrovert. The Rooster is individualist, strong, resilient with a clear idea of what it wants. Its inner life is quiet but it is emotional, proud and a fighter. It cultivates friendship as one of the mainstays in life. It is friendly and attentive with its friends, demanding total sincerity from them. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 26/1/1933-13/2/1934, 23/2/1945-1/2/1946, 31/1/1957-17/2/1958, 17/2/1969-5/2/1970, 5/2/1981-24/1/1982, 23/1/1993-9/2/1994, 9/2/2005-28/1/2006

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Loyalty is the most outstanding feature of this sign. Those born in the year of the Dog are loved, honest, direct and above all loyal people. They are particularly adept at analyzing problems. They tend to be sensible and assertive in critical moments, although they are sometimes prone to fits of fury that are easily forgotten. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 14/2/1934-3/2/1935, 2/2/1946-21/1/1947, 18/1/1958-7/2/1959, 6/2/1970-26/1/1971, 25/1/1982-12/2/1983, 10/2/1994-30/1/1995, 29/1/2006-17/2/2007

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This animal closes the twelfth year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Those born in the year of the Boar are patient and good-natured. They possess an inner life full of goodness and tenderness. They are respectful and considerate. The philosophy of life of the Boar is based upon tolerance, they are convinced that understanding is at the root of perfection and peaceful coexistence. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 4/2/1935-23/1/1936, 22/1/1947-9/2/1948, 8/2/1959-27/1/1960, 27/1/1971-14/2/1972, 13/2/1983-1/2/1984, 31/1/1995-18/2/1996, 18/2/2007-6/2/2008

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The legend goes that Buddha asked the Rat to invite all the animals to a banquet. Twelve of them turned up and, to reward them, Buddha named the years after them giving the Rat pride of place as the first in the cycle. People born under this sign are intelligent, observant and imaginative, with excellent self-control. The Rat is closely tied to the family and home. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 24/1/1936-10/2/1937, 10/2/1948-28/1/1949, 28/1/1960-14/2/1961, 15/2/1972-2/2/1973, 2/2/1984-19/2/1985, 19/2/1996-6/2/1997, 7/2/2008-25/1/2009

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The Ox symbolizes work, effort, tenacity, sturdiness, docility and sacrifice. People born under its influence are endowed with a balanced nature, remarkable resilience and a strong personality. Although a bit of a loner he is very close to his family and home. Order is another quality of the Ox. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 11/2/1937-30/1/1938, 29/1/1949-16/2/1950, 15/2/1961-4/2/1962, 3/2/1973-22/1/1974, 20/2/1985-8/2/1986, 7/2/1997-27/1/1998, 26/1/2009-13/2/2010

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In China, the Tiger symbolizes power. Passion, strength, speed and courage are the main features of people with this sign. Restless lovers of freedom, the Tiger needs independence and can be slightly domineering. They possess a high sense of dignity and are realistic, pragmatic and responsible. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 31/1/1938-18/2/1939, 17/2/1950-5/2/1951, 5/2/1962-24/1/1963, 23/1/1974-10/2/1975, 9/2/1986-28/1/1987, 28/1/1998-15/2/1999, 14/2/2010-2/2/2001

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It is a symbol of peace, wellbeing and luck. Those born under its influence have intelligence, kindness, discretion, prudence and a love for detail. They take care of their appearance and manners, but they are also playful and fond of surprises and jokes. Good negotiators, their observation skills help them to take the right decisions at the right moment. Under this sign are those born between following dates (dd/mm/yy): 2/2/1927-22/1/1928, 19/2/1939-7/2/1940, 6/2/1951-26/1/1952, 25/1/1936-12/2/1964, 11/2/1975-30/1/1976, 29/1/1987-16/2/1988, 16/2/1999-4/2/2000

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Reference: 01012056
Description: TALL CHINESE
Height: 7¾ "
Issue Year: 1974

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Reference: 01012057
Description: SHORT CHINESE
Height: 6¾ "
Issue Year: 1974

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Gres finishing. This item belongs to the nativity set made up by the following references: 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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Reference: 01012293
Description: JOYFUL EVENT
Height: 15 "
Issue Year: 1994

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Reference: 01012323
Description: WATER GIRL
Height: 14¼ "
Issue Year: 1995

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Reference: 01012382
Description: ISLAND BEAUTY
Height: 7½ "
Issue Year: 1998

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Reference: 01012383
Description: PACIFIC JEWEL
Height: 5 "
Issue Year: 1998

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Reference: 01012385
Description: TROPICAL FLOWER
Height: 9¾ "
Issue Year: 1998

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Reference: 01012396
Description: FROM THE SPRING
Height: 17 "
Issue Year: 1999

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A highly emotive scene thanks to the warmth of gres and the beauty of the glazes in the mother's hair and tunic.

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Gres finishing. This piece belongs to the Nativity set composed of : 01012275, 01012276, 01012277, 01012278, 01012279, 01012280, 01012281, 01012282, 01012283, 01012284, 01012456

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In many African towns and villages markets are held where you can buy the typical artisan products of each village. African woman is a reflection of this; a woman is sitting next to a vase, one of the articles she is hoping to sell that day.

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This African man is a shepherd tending his herd of zebu.

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This piece is outstanding for the sculpting technique in which the figures seem to free themselves from the stone block and take shape. Particularly noteworthy are the enamels on the stone and the distinct finish used on the skin and the fabrics.

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Christmas tree ornament in matt finishing porcelain

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