OUR COLLECTION — ASIA — CHINA 258. VERY LARGE LINDEN NATIVITY
This Nativity scene was designed by a Chinese Christian man. The figures are carved from linden wood. The stable’s base is camphor wood, while the roof and wall covering is hemp fiber. The stable is very large, measuring 15 inches tall by 25 inches long by 15 inches deep. The Joseph figure measures 7.5 inches tall. The flying angel measures 11.5 inches long. The tallest tree stands 14 inches tall.
The set includes:
This item comes from the only Christian woodcarving workshop in China, located in China's Zhejiang province, an area famous for all types of wood carving.
The set includes:
- Joseph, Mary holding Jesus, and an empty manger for the baby
- A flying angel surrounded by clouds
- Four highly carved trees (two are pictured)
- One standing camel and two sitting camels
- Four sheep
- A rooster and a hen
- One water buffalo, which is a protective symbol in Chinese culture
- One donkey
- Three shepherds (two are kneeling)
- Three wise men (two are kneeling)
This item comes from the only Christian woodcarving workshop in China, located in China's Zhejiang province, an area famous for all types of wood carving.
