The Greek Titan Atlas made from matt white porcelain, shown holding up the cosmos in Lladró's signature gold lustre. Buy it now at Lladró Sydney, Australia.
Unlike more common depictions of Atlas struggling to hold the weight of the world for eternity, this show Atlas effortlessly holding the cosmos, proud of his rebellion and showcasing his unmatchable strength within the pantheon.
Son of Iapetus and the nymph Clymene, he led the rebellion of the Titans against Zeus and, as a punishment, he was condemned to hold up the sky on his shoulders for eternity. Countless legends exist about this strong man who bore the weight of the celestial spheres to keep them separate from the earth and maintain the balance of the universe. He is also attributed with great learning in mathematics and astrology.
Lladró is the leader in luxury porcelain since 1953 and have developed proprietary processes that resulted in a wide range of products and styles that is unparalleled in the world of porcelain. The brand still makes every piece in their workshop in Valencia, Spain.
