USA Bradford "It’s Not Easy Being Cute" Puppy Gemstone Porcelain Music Box

**✦ It’s Not Easy Being Cute | A Playful Moment with a Mischievous Puppy** The magnificent gemstone-adorned egg slowly opens, revealing a puppy with a small sock in its mouth rising from within. Its playful expression, as if caught in a little bit of mischief, adds a touch of humor and life to the elegant egg. The body of the egg is decorated with deep red glaze, golden scrollwork, and crystal accents, with delicate crystals lining the edges of the opening, hiding a charming, heartwarming story within its opulent, jewelry-box-like exterior. 【Brand】: The Bradford Exchange, USA 【Collection】: Brahms’ Lullaby 【Theme】: Puppy 【Materials】: Porcelain body, gemstone accents, musical movement 【Dimensions】: Height 16cm * Egg opening diameter 11.5cm 【Year】: 2012 【Condition】: Well-preserved / Includes gift box 【Purpose】: Home decor, birthday gift, or gift for pet lovers The base is marked with the title "Es ist nicht leicht, süß zu sein" / "It’s Not Easy Being Cute," and features the inscription © 2012 The Bradford Exchange, Ltd. ✦ Egg-Opening Structure The egg-shaped shell is designed to be opened manually with both hands. The interior does not rotate; once the base knob is wound and released, the music will play. When closed, it serves as a complete, ornate egg ornament. ✨✨ Brand Introduction ✨✨ Established in 1973, Bradford (known as Bradex) has branches throughout Europe and the United States. Today, the Bradex international flagship company serves many collectors and marketers worldwide. Their creations and production of collectibles are extensive. In addition to releasing works by their own in-house designers, Bradex also collaborates with renowned international designers and artists such as Cardew, Lean Liu, Sandra Kuck, and Edna Hibel to produce various music boxes and commemorative porcelain plates. They have even partnered with major porcelain brands like Wedgwood and Rosenthal to release many porcelain collectibles, many of which are limited editions highly sought after by collectors.