The Essay Begins is a porcelain sculpture that conveys the elegance, the sweetness, the grace and virtuosity of ballet. The intention behind this piece, as well as that entitled My Ballet Class, was to distil the essence of Lladró into a small and delicate format, as if they were small jewels or perfume bottles. With a matte porcelain finish with touches of gloss. 12 petals decorate their hair. The black porcelain base is inseparably attached to the piece. Part of a collection of related and collectible pieces that can be purchased separately or together. Made in Spain