OUR COLLECTION — ASIA — CHINA 71. NATIVITY ON PEDESTAL #1
This standing Nativity scene is carved from linden wood and rests on a wood platform. The figures include Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and a lamb in the first panel. The lamb has his curious nose right in Jesus’ face! The second panel shows the three wise men. Finally, another lamb provides balance to the scene by looking away on the right side. The scene measures 6.5 inches long by 4.75 inches high.
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.
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.