Beautiful bell, as one would expect. This year it has a sweet delicate pattern. I have every bell in this series and never want to miss one. If you're interested, there are markets where you can buy previous year's issues. They make a wonderful collection.these have gotten lest colorful as the years go by. I wish they would start making then similar to times gone buy. if I did not have a collection I would not start one with these.Beautiful as are all the bells I've collected since they began in 1983!I have all of the years since they started and won't quit now. The earlier ones were prettier, they seem to be getting lazy with their designs.They all have been beautiful. I was given one as a gift in the late eighties and it began my yearly tradition. I love the bells!!It is a gift for our granddaughter, and it is something we give each Christmas. We can depend on Lladro craftsmanship and quality.I've been collecting the annual bell since they intoduced them. Missing 3 & hope to track them down someday...I have purchased several of these as gifts for the last 25 years. Always filled with quality and beauty.lovely gift.