How can you identify an authentic Lladró backstamp?

Authentic Lladró porcelain carries a factory mark on the base, pressed or printed under the glaze or overglaze. The most familiar mark is the stylised tulip-shaped bell-flower with a small crown above, placed over the word “LLADRÓ” in capital letters and “Hand Made in Spain” or “Made in Spain” below. Earlier marks from the 1950s and 1960s vary, with different crown shapes, script logos or impressed names. Guides for collectors show that the backstamp design changed several times, so comparing the mark to dated charts helps to place a piece in a rough time frame. Authentic pieces may carry extra symbols such as incised numbers, decorator initials, or a blue or green monogram. If a figurine lacks any factory mark, has a misspelled name, or shows printed stickers instead of a fired mark, caution makes sense. Many serious collectors cross-check a suspicious mark against official documentation or specialist reference books.